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Finance Committee

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Aug 20, 2026

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Finance Committee addresses compliance and spending

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Sewer Project and Budget Challenges Discussed

The committee reviewed a redesigned sewer infrastructure project involving a proposed Narrows ocean outfall, a new force main, and an estimated three-year timeline; it also approved two prior meeting minutes unanimously, 6-0-0.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Finance Committee reviews town meeting articles

The committee reviewed Annual Spring Town Meeting articles, noting that motions had been rewritten, votes remained unchanged, and some articles would be passed over. No Special Spring Town Meeting articles were listed.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Finance Committee advances spring warrant items

The committee recommended favorable action on numerous annual and special Spring Town Meeting articles, including FY2027 budget and capital items, sewer projects, and transfers to sewer funds. It also referred a proposed zoning bylaw change involving business parking for further study, with a possible return at the Fall Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Finance Committee reviews town meeting finances

The committee reviewed a proposal to allocate $3.2 million in certified Free Cash, including $1.5 million for capital stabilization and $600,000 for a Snow and Ice deficit, leaving $4,851,253 available for future capital needs. Members also discussed $130,000 in Parking Program spending and other warrant articles for the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

School and town budget proposals reviewed

The committee reviewed a proposed FY27 Wareham school budget of $38.24 million, an increase of about $2.155 million from FY26, along with the town’s broader budget and Upper Cape budget presentation.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Finance Committee reviews spring town meeting articles

The committee reviewed proposed Community Preservation spending, including $300,000 for a 41-unit senior affordable housing project and $700,000 to acquire 98 acres for conservation. Members also discussed plastic bag reduction, zoning, capital planning, and several bylaw and housekeeping articles.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Committee Reviews 2027 Department Budgets

The Finance Committee reviewed Wareham department budget proposals for fiscal year 2027 with department heads and the Town Administrator, covering services including public safety, health, schools-related administration, public works, and employee benefits.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Finance Committee addresses compliance and spending

The committee was informed that the state requires action within 90 days regarding an open meeting law violation and unanimously approved a $312 membership bill.

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