Voters Approve $467,000 Budget Supplement for Schools and Police Assessments
Key Points
- $452,000 was allocated to the school department to supplement the FY2026 budget.
- $15,000 was approved for police and deputy chief assessment centers.
- All funds for this article are sourced from town free cash.
Article 1 passed quickly at the Special Town Meeting, increasing the FY2026 operating budget by a total of $467,000. The funding, which will be drawn from the town's free cash, is split between administrative public safety needs and the school department.
Of the total amount, $15,000 is earmarked for assessment centers used in the selection and evaluation of the police chief and deputy chief. The remaining $452,000 was allocated directly to the school department to supplement the current fiscal year's operating costs. Advisory Committee Chair Linda Peterson introduced the motion, which saw little pushback from the floor before being approved by a clear majority of voters.
Motion: To increase the total appropriation for the FY2026 operating budget by $467,000.
Vote: Passed - Clear majority