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Town meeting results: staff gives early estimate of municipal tax rate impact
Summary
Town staff presented a preliminary financial summary of the 2026 town‑meeting results showing gross appropriations of about $39.27 million and an early estimate of a municipal tax rate of $3.82 (an estimated 18.92% municipal increase); final rate depends on audit and updated revenues.
Town staff provided a financial summary of the March town‑meeting outcomes and offered an early estimate of municipal tax‑rate effects. Staff said the town’s gross appropriations total $39,266,669 and the current estimate for the municipal portion of the tax rate is $3.82, reflecting an estimated 18.92% municipal increase; sample impacts given included roughly $182.39 additional municipal tax on a $300,000 home based on current estimates.
Officials cautioned the figures are preliminary: the final tax rate depends on the year‑end audit, actual revenues (including potential grant awards and ambulance billing), and any changes to assessed valuation. Staff said the audit and final revenue numbers will be incorporated in the fall when the town formally sets the rate.
Board members asked that the summary be posted to the town website as a one‑page explainer for residents. Staff agreed to follow up with the audit and a further financial update in advance of the formal tax‑rate setting.
