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Board of Finance approves $494,000 cut to 2026–27 budget after public hearing
Summary
After input from about 100 residents opposing reductions to the elementary school, library and Parks and Rec, the Board of Finance on June 9 approved a $494,000 reduction to the 2026–27 budget (a $427,000 operating cut plus $67,000 in education grants). The motion passed 3–2.
The Board of Finance voted on June 9 to reduce the 2026–27 town budget by $494,000 after receiving public input opposing cuts to key services. The special meeting was called to order by Chair T. Puglielli at 9:27 p.m. at Richard H Smith Town Hall.
According to the meeting record, about 100 residents attended the public hearing earlier in the evening and the overwhelming feedback was against trimming services to the elementary school, the library and the Parks and Recreation department. Chair T. Puglielli led a discussion and solicited recommendations from members of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance based on that input.
Board member Jackie Calamari moved to reduce the 2026–2027 budget by $494,000, specifying a $427,000 reduction to the operating budget and the inclusion of an additional $67,000 in education grants; the motion was seconded by Carmela Balducci. The motion was recorded as passing 3–2. The meeting record does not list individual vote names for the tally.
After the budget vote, member Michael Weglarz moved to adjourn the special meeting; Kathryn Russell seconded, and the motion to adjourn carried 5–0. The meeting was closed at 10:17 p.m.
No further actions, deadlines or follow-up assignments were recorded in the meeting summary provided.
