Selectboard continues FY2026-27 budget review as draft shows 12.8% increase

Dec 22, 2025

The Selectboard continued review of the FY2026-2027 draft town budget, which currently shows a 12.8% overall increase; members discussed asking department heads for cuts, possible service-level discussions, and presenting the needs as-is to let the budget vote determine reductions.

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Selectboard members continued deliberations on the town's FY2026-2027 draft budget after reviewing department-level proposals. The draft indicates an overall 12.8% increase, prompting discussion about asking department heads for reductions, whether incremental increases might force a larger future spike, and whether to present the budget reflecting full needs and let voters decide during the budget vote.

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