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Finance Committee

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Aug 20, 2026

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Library Hours Cut Could Risk State Aid

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Snow Removal Funding Transfer Approved

The committee unanimously approved transferring $150,000 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Snow and Ice Account to help cover the fiscal 2026 deficit. It also approved a lower FY27 WRSD assessment of $41,149,034 by an 8-1 vote.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Committee Supports $5.5 Million Override

The Finance Committee unanimously supported a $5,500,000 override that will appear on the May 11, 2026 ballot. The amount includes two added projects: moving the Starbard offices to the current Recreation Department building and relocating Recreation offices to the pool complex.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Finance Committee Recommends $4.9M Override

The committee voted 7-2 to recommend a $4,916,254 override budget to the BOS, including $1,190,714 related to the voluntary WRSD assessment.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Committee Approves $1 Million Budget Transfer

The Finance Committee unanimously voted to use $1,000,000 from the Stabilization Fund to help balance Holden’s fiscal year 2027 budget. It also approved multiple budget reductions, including $114,292 from DPW, $26,000 from Police non-contractual funds, and $10,000 from EMS non-contractual funds.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Finance Committee Revises Proposed Budget

The committee approved several proposed fiscal year 2027 budget changes, including restoring $34,000 for DPW equipment and hazardous-tree removal, adding $50,000 for legal costs, and increasing projected excise-tax and EMS receipts by $100,000 each.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Possible Health Plan Change Could Cut Assessment

A proposed change to Wachusett Regional School District health insurance could reduce Holden’s assessment by about $850,000 annually, pending legal review and votes by the district committee and unions.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Committee Reviews Fiscal 2027 Budget Options

The committee reviewed proposed Fiscal Year 2027 spending reductions and additions under an austerity budget, including changes that could depend on a proposed override. Members also discussed possible revenue increases, use of reserves and free cash, and funding for athletic fields; further discussion was scheduled.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Proposed Budget Would Cut Services

The committee discussed an austerity budget that uses available revenue and draws deeply on savings, with steep proposed cuts to the Library, Senior Center, Police, Department of Public Works, Fire, and capital projects. The budget path will depend on whether a proposed override passes; school insurance figures remain unsettled, while projected school district costs have fallen by $30,000 since the February 24 presentation.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Committee Shifts Meeting to Budget Review

The committee voted 7-1 to cancel its March 12 in-person meeting and use that evening to review proposed budget changes. Members also discussed a potential override, public safety staffing, and whether EMS revenue estimates were too conservative.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Insurance Costs May Fall as Snow Budget Grows

Insurance rates may come in 12% below budget, potentially reducing costs by $250,000 to $300,000. At the same time, snow removal is already $35,000 over budget, with further increases possible depending on March and April weather.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Library Hours Cut Could Risk State Aid

The committee heard that reducing library hours from 54 to 32 could lead to loss of accreditation and state aid; the minutes do not record a final vote on the proposed cut.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Budget Includes Proposed 2.5% Override

Holden’s proposed FY27 budget would require voters to consider a 2.5% override in May. To balance the budget before that vote, the town proposed cuts including reduced library and Senior Center hours, fewer filled police and DPW positions, one fewer firefighter, delayed fire-engine replacement, and about $2 million in other capital purchases.

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