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Selectboard continues FY2026-27 budget review as draft shows 12.8% increase
Summary
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.
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.
The Police Department budget was reviewed briefly during the discussion. Board members did not adopt a final budget at the Dec. 22 meeting and directed staff to continue refining departmental figures and potential reductions for further consideration before final adoption.
