Stoughton Finance Committee Approves $70,000 to Replace Storm-Damaged ADA Ramps
Stoughton Finance Committee approves $70,000 in budget transfers to replace 26 ADA sidewalk ramps.
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Finance Committee
Members: Carolyn Campbell (Chair), Becca Markson (Vice Chair), Benjamin Carre, Dennis Carter, Dawn Dino, Arnie Feinberg, Laura Gunn, Lauren Morris, Johna Rosenblatt, Heidi Tucker, Ian Turlin, Marty West, Joel Wolk, Chet Collins, John Walsh
Stoughton Finance Committee Tables $70,000 ADA Ramp Transfers, Cites Missing Department Head
Stoughton Finance Committee tables $70,000 in ADA ramp transfers and approves three police surplus moves. Meeting at Great Hall on June 24, the committee first reorganized, re-electing Carolyn as chair (11-0-1), Becca Markson as vice chair (9-0-3), and Mark as clerk unanimously.
Stoughton Finance Committee Adopts Four New Debt Policy Sections in Unanimous Votes
Stoughton Finance Committee adopts four new debt-management policy sections and approves a $28,322.81 reserve fund transfer.
Stoughton Finance Committee Approves $150.8 Million FY27 Budget for Town Meeting
Stoughton Finance Committee votes a $150.8 million FY27 budget and doubles the special education reserve.
Stoughton Finance Committee Recommends $10.3 Million in Water and Sewer Borrowing
Stoughton Finance Committee recommends more than $10.3 million in water and sewer borrowing and clears a $465,000 police capital package at its April 6 meeting.
Stoughton Finance Committee Recommends Fire Engine, Housing Units, Field Renovations for May Vote
Stoughton Finance Committee recommends more than 30 warrant articles for the May 4 town meeting, including a $1.23 million fire engine and $800,000 in new low-income housing.
Stoughton Schools Warn of $3 Million Gap, Possible Staff Cuts for FY27
Stoughton schools warn of a $3 million FY27 shortfall driven by a collapse in state aid, with layoffs possible if the gap is not closed. Superintendent Dr.
Concord Finance Committee Backs Free Cash Over Borrowing for FY2027 Capital Plan
Concord Finance Committee votes to fund its capital plan from free cash, dodging $426,000 in borrowing costs.
Stoughton Finance Committee Hears FY27 Budget With $2 Million Health Insurance Increase
Stoughton Finance Committee hears $2 million health insurance spike and regional school assessment increases at FY27 budget hearings.
Stoughton Finance Committee Opens Town Meeting Hearings, Hears SMAC Lawsuit Settled
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