The preliminary FY2027 budget shows a $5.1 million shortfall. The town is preparing a $3 million override budget and a separate balanced budget requiring $5.1 million in cuts.
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What this means
The FY2027 budget is still preliminary, and the meeting did not adopt a final budget. Health insurance costs were identified as a major uncertainty, with the current estimate assuming an 18% increase for active employees. The Board also approved the Hazard Mitigation Plan, an early Sunday alcohol license for Burton’s Grill & Bar, and a town ethics hotline monitored by Town Counsel.
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Supported the Mansfield Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorized sending a letter to FEMA; the motion passed 4-0.
Approved a 10 a.m. early Sunday alcohol license for Burton’s Grill & Bar; the motion passed 4-0.
Approved the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission renewal certification; the motion passed 4-0.
Appointed John McGarry as a full voting member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for an unexpired term ending April 30, 2029; the motion passed 4-0.
Created an ethics hotline monitored by Town Counsel under the town’s operating procedures; the motion passed 4-0.
Approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, warrants, licenses, water installer licenses, and proclamations; the motion passed 4-0.
Approved listed town and school payroll warrants, including a $924,157.22 town payroll warrant and a $2,024,580.56 school payroll warrant. The school payroll motion passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Doherty abstaining.
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