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The committee reviewed a proposed 2.2% increase in the Department of Public Works tax-impact budget, or $186,000 over FY26, along with $14.2 million in proposed borrowing for PFAS water treatment.
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The discussion covered FY27 operating and enterprise-fund budgets for public works, including proposed increases of 3.5% for water, 3.2% for sewer, and 0.7% for stormwater. The committee also reviewed warrant articles for sewer and water improvements, a second MWRA connection, PFAS treatment, and a possible DPW campus feasibility study. No final vote on those budget or borrowing proposals is recorded in the provided minutes. The committee approved the January 7, 2026 minutes by an 11-0 vote.
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