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Finance Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Auburn

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Committee Approves $271,388 in Transfers

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Committee recommends FY2027 school budgets

The Finance Committee voted 6-0 to recommend FY2027 budgets of $33,968,107 for the School Department, $2,098,218 for Bay Path, $135,000 for Norfolk Agricultural, and $231,233 for the Youth Commission.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Committee Recommends Major FY2027 Budgets

The Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend several FY2027 budgets, including $16,705,268 for Pensions and Benefits, $1,761,402 for General Services, $247,462 for the Town Clerk, $51,481 for Elections, and $55,500 for Town Hall. The committee also approved $1,068 in transfers to provide ongoing internet service for Animal Control’s kennel.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Fleet Mechanic Funding Added to DPW Budget

The Finance Committee voted 5-2 to add $194,492 for a Fleet mechanic and direct the remaining available funds to roadway improvements, then recommended a $7,591,776 FY2027 DPW budget by a 6-1 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Firefighter Salary Funding Transfer Approved

The Finance Committee voted 7-0 to transfer $133,000 from the Salary Reserve Fund to the firefighter salary account to cover obligations from a Fire Department union contract settlement. Members also discussed the proposed FY2027 budget's use of approximately $2.9 million in free cash and concerns about sustaining that approach in future years.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Winter costs prompt $100,000 fleet transfer

The Finance Committee approved a 7-0 transfer of $100,000 from the Reserve Fund to Department of Public Works fleet maintenance, citing prolonged winter operations, multiple storms, equipment breakdowns, and about $75,000 in repair invoices already incurred.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Committee Recommends FY2027 Budgets

The Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend several FY2027 operating and capital budgets, including a $550,000 reserve with approximately $150,000 added for potential health insurance increases. It also recommended $2,204,910 for maturing debt and $612,389 for interest.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Committee Approves $271,388 in Transfers

The Finance Committee approved approximately $271,388 in departmental budget transfers, with every recorded vote passing 7-0. The funding includes $35,000 for Fire/Rescue vehicle repairs, $50,000 for Department of Public Works fleet repairs, and $165,636 for Police-related salary and staffing costs.

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