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The committee continued reviewing FY 2027 budgets amid a projected $4 million deficit, a forecast that free cash could be exhausted by FY 2029, and a 12% increase in health insurance rates.
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The committee reviewed department budget requests for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, but did not adopt the budgets at this meeting. Department heads were asked to justify new funding, pursue grants, use performance measures, and level-fund budgets where possible. The Town Accountant will review discrepancies, including salary figures and expenses being moved into the IT budget. The committee also noted a 2.5% increase in state aid, or $104,600 more for Wakefield than in FY 2026.
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