FY 2026/27 Tentative Budget
Summary
The town is bumping up against the state-imposed cap on how much it can spend each year, even though it has huge reserves it legally can't touch. The Council wants voters to approve raising the spending base by $15-$20 million and creating a capital projects fund — otherwise long-delayed road and stormwater projects and police staffing could stay on hold.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed base adjustment would add $15-$20 million in current dollars to what the town can legally spend annually; bond financing could fund capital projects outside the cap.
Residents who have waited years for road, stormwater and safety projects, plus police staffing needs, if the measures pass.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council — April 23, 2026
The tentative budget locks in a spending ceiling of roughly $70M before the final May 14 vote. The fight was over an 8% total staff pay package — the compromise delays the 3% market adjustment to January 1, 2027 — and whether a repurposed admin position stays funded or moves to contingency.
Town Council — January 22, 2026
The town is bumping up against the state-imposed cap on how much it can spend each year, even though it has huge reserves it legally can't touch. The Council wants voters to approve raising the spending base by $15-$20 million and creating a capital projects fund — otherwise long-delayed road and stormwater projects and police staffing could stay on hold.
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