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FinCom recommends approvals on multiple FY27 budgets; motion passes 6‑0 with one abstention
Summary
Alex Meleney moved and the committee voted to recommend approval of a slate of FY27 department budgets and warrant articles; the motion passed with six ayes and one abstention (Melina Loberg). The committee also recorded action assignments and set interview requests ahead of March 27 recommendations deadline.
At the March 11 meeting the FinCom formally voted on a bundled recommendation covering numerous FY27 department budgets and warrant articles. "ALEX MELENEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR 2027 DEPARTMENT BUDGETS AS PRESENTED: - MODERATOR #114, - FINANCE AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE #131, - PERSONNEL #152, - REGISTRAR/ELECTIONS #163, - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS #176, - MUNICIPAL HOUSING TRUST #189, - BUILDING MAINTENANCE #192, - OTHER INSPECTORS #240, - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT #291, - CONSTABLE #299, - PARK & RIDE #481, - VETERANS BENEFITS #543, - HISTORIC COMMISSION #691, - MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL #693, - DEBT & INTEREST #700, - COUNTY ASSESSMENT #830, - OTHER POST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS #919;" Allan Rogers seconded and the committee recorded the vote as 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention (Melina Loberg). Committee minutes also list a subsequent motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously at 8:58 PM.
The vote collects the committee’s recommendations that will appear in the FinCom report to Town Meeting. The meeting minutes and supporting budget documents are on file; FinCom noted that votes on other departments and articles will follow after scheduled interviews and receipt of additional financial detail. The committee also logged several action items assigning members to follow up with Personnel/Human Resources, the Harbormaster regarding the ACO truck, and the Town Clerk for staffing questions.
