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Selectboard reviews FY2027 budget changes; Marsh says proposal is "a fraction shy of 10%"
Summary
Town staff and the Budget Committee reviewed FY2027 changes including a $10,000 increase each to Fire Department training and bunker-gear lines, a $15,000 increase to the health-reimbursement account, and limited options for cuts if the budget fails.
Town staff and the Budget Committee discussed proposed FY2027 budget revisions that include specific line changes and an overall increase just under double digits. T. Marsh summarized the changes and presented an analysis of property-tax increases over time and regional cost-of-living comparisons.
Key line-item changes noted were a $10,000 increase to the Fire Department training line and a $10,000 increase to bunker-gear; health-insurance premium projections decreased while the health-reimbursement account was increased by $15,000. T. Marsh said payroll costs are contractual and described the proposed budget as "a fraction shy of 10%."
Committee members asked about contingency planning if the budget failed at Town Meeting; T. Marsh said the only practical place to cut would be capital and reserve accounts. The Selectboard and Budget Committee continued to debate social-media staffing and event support as part of the budget conversation.
