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Committee backs $2 million snow budget adjustment

YarmouthApr 28, 20261 min read

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The Finance Committee unanimously recommended transferring $2 million from free cash to cover the FY26 Snow and Ice budget, which was overspent by $951,368.08 including encumbrances.

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The recommendation would provide funding for February blizzard cleanup costs and bills not yet submitted. Any amount left unspent at the end of the fiscal year would return to free cash. The committee also approved $105,000 for Department of Public Works repairs and $31,951.59 for the Bayberry Hills Patio Area project.

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Unanimously approved a $105,000 Department of Public Works budget transfer from full-time salaries to vehicle and building repairs.
Unanimously approved a $31,951.59 Golf Department capital transfer for the Bayberry Hills Patio Area project, including septic tank replacement and a perimeter wall.
Unanimously recommended Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article #1, transferring $2 million from free cash to the FY26 Snow and Ice budget.
Unanimously approved the Finance Committee minutes from February 19, March 4, and March 18, 2026.
Unanimously voted to recess for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and adjourn at the meeting's conclusion.

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