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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Funds Maple Street Cleanup

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Reports Strong Year-End Finances

The Town Council approved FY26 year-end transfers after reviewing a financial report showing no department ended the year in the negative and an estimated $2 million turnback. The Council also referred proposed accessory-structure zoning changes to the Planning Board and scheduled follow-up on municipal fiber and a pending alcohol-license hearing for August 11.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council approves salary increase and memorial match

The Council unanimously approved a 7% salary increase for Town Manager Tom Christensen, raising his salary from $147,680 to $158,195 effective July 1, 2026. It also approved up to $100,000 in dollar-for-dollar matching funds for Veterans Memorial donations collected through October 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Supports Fire Grant Applications

The Town Council voted 7-0 to support pursuing a FEMA SAFER staffing grant as the Fire Department faces mandatory overtime and employee fatigue; members also backed submitting a grant application for a brush truck.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council approves FY27 budget and rate increases

The Town Council unanimously approved $42,975,488 for town operations and $38,012,504 for school departments in the FY2027 budget. It also approved an $8,036,835 capital plan, raised the water rate from $4.60 to $4.97 per 100 cubic feet—an 8% increase—and raised the sewer rate from $4.84 to $5.06.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council debates proposed 11% water rate increase

The Council discussed concerns about a proposed 11% water rate increase tied to rising costs from Springfield Water and Sewer, but did not make a final rate decision. Members also approved $2.1 million in transfers from Free Cash, including $800,000 for the Mapleshade Elementary School roof replacement, $250,000 for capital stabilization, and $100,000 for ambulance overtime.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council Reviews FY2027 School Budget

The Financial Oversight Committee and Town Council reviewed the FY2027 school budget, including a 296% increase in lunchroom paraprofessional costs and a 27% increase in custodial supplies. The minutes identify May 26, 2026, as the date for a public hearing, with no final budget vote recorded.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Budget Recommendations Advance for Review

The committee approved recommended budgets covering Town and School Utilities through PVPC and recommended additional retirement-related budgets for Town Council approval. Capital projects remained under review, with follow-up requested on costs, funding sources, and project descriptions before a planned vote at the next meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Approves Right-to-Farm Bylaw

The Town Council unanimously approved Chapter 328, a new Right to Farm bylaw, with all six participating councilors voting yes. The council also approved $150,000 for Old Town Hall preservation, $4,750 for two time capsules, and an $18,190 firefighter safety grant for portable dual-band radios.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Advances Partial FY27 Budget Review

The committee unanimously approved recommended budgets from the Town Council department through Snow and Ice, with the remaining FY27 budget review and capital plan scheduled for a later meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Committee Begins 2027 Budget Review

The Financial Oversight Committee began reviewing the estimated fiscal 2027 budget, which the town manager said increases the combined budget by 2.32%, or about $1.8 million in the general fund. Jim Broderick was elected committee chair unanimously, 5-0.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Secures Grants and Restores Waste Oil Service

The Council voted 6-0 to accept a $250,000 grant for library energy improvements, including a hybrid heat pump, weather-stripping, and a building management system. It also accepted a $25,000 grant to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan and directed the Town Manager to resume accepting waste oil at the transfer station.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Reviews Police Investigation and Budget

The council questioned why the town received $7,000 in restitution after $35,000 was taken in a police department investigation; the town manager said a sergeant was placed on administrative leave. Members also reviewed the high-level budget forecast and free cash, with records showing $11,691,511 remaining free cash after listed allocations.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council revokes A’s Smoke Shop liquor license

The Town Council voted 7-0 to immediately revoke A 2 Z Food Mart LLC’s off-premises beer and malt beverages license after finding that alcohol was sold to people under 21 and that an illegal activity occurred on the premises.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Approves Charter Amendment

The Town Council unanimously approved a charter amendment allowing related bylaw revisions and qualifying amendments to be voted on as a single subject, with public summaries and records available at least 14 days before the vote.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Funds Maple Street Cleanup

The Town Council unanimously appropriated $250,000 from free cash for the Carlin Combustion Cleanup Project at 70 Maple Street.

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