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The council reviewed the proposed FY27 budget, including an approximately $33,000 reduction in Building Services spending, a one-time 3% increase for all employees, and a higher police entry salary of $66,000. The budget was not finalized; staff must provide additional revenue, pay-scale, and budget-adjustment details before the May 4, 2026, public hearing.
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The workshop set the direction for the next town budget but did not approve the final plan. Employees would receive a one-time 3% increase, with new step-based pay scales and a $66,000 starting salary for police officers; detailed rules for future merit increases are still being developed. The council also requested more information about permit revenue, service fees, police pension funding, and proposed budget changes.
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