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Hartland Selectboard adopts FY27 budget; homeowners face $44.10 per $1,000 increase
Summary
On Jan. 5 the Hartland Selectboard approved the town's FY27 budget, which town staff said is slightly under a 5% increase and will raise taxes by about $44.10 per $1,000 of assessed value; the board also approved routine minutes and orders.
The Hartland Selectboard on Jan. 5 approved the town's Fiscal Year 2027 budget after the town manager reported it was slightly under a 5% increase.
Town Manager John said there were a few minor adjustments since late December and that the proposal "equates to an increase of $44.10 per $1,000 assessed value." Jim Rielly moved to adopt the budget as presented; Trace Tancreti seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
Chair Phil Hobbie thanked the finance office and Town Manager John for bringing the budget in around the 5% mark. The board also approved routine items earlier in the meeting: Clyde Jenne moved to approve the Dec. 15 minutes (seconded by Jim Rielly) and Jim Rielly moved to approve the orders through Jan. 5 (seconded by Thomas Kennedy); both motions passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance
- Approve Dec. 15 minutes: motion by Clyde Jenne, seconded by Jim Rielly; outcome: approved unanimously (yes 5, no 0). - Approve orders through Jan. 5: motion by Jim Rielly, seconded by Thomas Kennedy; outcome: approved unanimously (yes 5, no 0). - Approve FY27 budget as presented: motion by Jim Rielly, seconded by Trace Tancreti; outcome: approved unanimously (yes 5, no 0).
What happens next: The Selectboard will proceed with the warnings and articles prepared for Town Meeting; implementation steps and specific warrant language will be finalized in upcoming meetings.
