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The Board of Finance presented a recommended 2026–2027 combined town and education budget of $103,760,099, a 3.61% increase over the prior year. The proposal assumes a 23.07 mill rate, up from 22.43 mills, or a potential 2.85% increase; the final amount remains subject to changes, including use of $400,000 from the undesignated fund balance.
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The recommended town budget is $36.27 million, up 2.73%, while the education budget is $67.49 million, up 4.09%. For a property assessed at $100,000, a 23.07 mill rate would equal $2,307 in taxes, although the rate is not final. Residents raised concerns about Meals on Wheels funding, capital projects, healthcare costs, school spending, and class sizes. A budget referendum is scheduled for April 28, 2026, with the mill rate to be set afterward.
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