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Selectboard approves FY26 budget for public hearing amid rising costs
Summary
The board approved a FY26 budget for a public hearing on Jan. 21, 2025; Town Manager Rob Gaiotti said the overall budget would increase about 4%, driven by wages, highway/infrastructure, sheriff contract changes and other appropriations.
The Dorset Selectboard voted to approve the FY26 budget for a public hearing scheduled Jan. 21, 2025. Frank Parent moved and Henry Chandler seconded the motion; the minutes record the vote as passing 4-0.
Town Manager Rob Gaiotti presented a memo noting an overall forecasted budget increase of roughly 4% year-over-year, citing wage and personnel adjustments, highway and infrastructure improvements, changes to the sheriff's policing contract, and other appropriations. The minutes also flagged pressures including reappraisals, county taxes and service costs; the board approved sending the budget to a public hearing for resident input.
