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Board urges clearer, more collaborative approach to next year’s budget process
Summary
Board members recommended improvements to the FY 2026–27 budget process—calling for clearer numbers, more public engagement, multi‑town collaboration and participation by the Finance Director in budget meetings when available.
Board members conducted a comprehensive debrief of the FY 2026–27 budget process and identified areas for improvement, including clarity and accuracy of budget materials, stronger public engagement and better coordination with neighboring towns. Members asked that the Finance Director attend future budget meetings when available to provide technical support.
The board framed the recommendations as procedural changes intended to reduce confusion and improve the reliability of the town’s budget documents in advance of next year’s process. The suggested steps are administrative and intended to be implemented during the upcoming budget cycle.
Why it matters: Clearer budget documents and broader engagement may reduce the likelihood of post‑referendum adjustments and better inform voters ahead of future referenda.
What happens next: The Board requested the Finance Director be invited to budget meetings and will work with the Town Manager to incorporate procedural improvements for FY 2027 planning.
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