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Committee approves transfer for unexpected building repairs; reserve fund noted from April warrant
Summary
A transfer to cover building maintenance overages — driven by multiple unplanned repairs — was approved; members noted an April warrant article will create a $150,000 reserve going forward.
The Finance and Advisory Committee approved Transfer 1‑6 to address unexpected building maintenance costs that left the department about $80,000 over its budget.
Town staff explained the transfer would use funds from a vacant Council on Aging position and some Assistant Accounting salary savings. Highway/maintenance representative Richard Combra listed recent unexpected replacements and repairs, including two heating units at the fire station, two mini‑split units at the library, garage door repairs, and septic/sewer line work. Members noted that an April 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant article will establish a $150,000 reserve to reduce the chance of similar mid‑year deficits.
The motion, moved by Mike Taus and seconded by Chris Chambers, passed with a roll call vote of 5‑1‑0.
