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Ira Select Board previews $330,996 budget, proposes $233,429.26 in tax funding
Summary
The Select Board reviewed the proposed FY2026–27 budget totaling $330,996, with $233,429.26 to be raised by taxes and $97,566.74 from non-property revenue; board members said modest raises aim to compensate town officers and encourage service. Polls for the vote open 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday.
The Town of Ira Select Board on March 2 reviewed a proposed $330,996 General and Highway Fund budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, that would be funded with $233,429.26 in tax revenue and $97,566.74 in non‑property revenue. Mary Richthammer read the article for voters and the board answered routine questions about the numbers.
Nathan Hewitt, a Select Board member, said the board "works hard on keeping costs down" while making modest adjustments to cover rising responsibilities. He told attendees the highway budget was increased by $500 to cover expenses tied to the town garage and the general fund rose by $7,000 primarily to increase pay for town positions — an effort meant to better compensate those who spend time on town business and to encourage others to serve.
The budget article will be decided by voters at the upcoming town vote; Richthammer reminded attendees the polls open 10:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
