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The committee reviewed proposed 2026–2027 departmental budgets and voted on staffing and compensation items, approving a 2.75% Municipal and Confidential compensation increase, several positions, and a Registrar of Voters salary increase; a Police Animal Control Officer position failed 0-3-1.
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The committee examined Parks and Recreation, Fleet, Information Technology, and Health budget requests for the next fiscal year. Parks and Recreation proposed a 2.8% operating-budget increase, while Information Technology reported a 6% increase in software rental and maintenance costs. The committee also discussed a possible townwide review of approximately $6 million to $6.5 million in software expenses, but the minutes do not record approval of that audit.
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