Town leaders present dismal financial projections as they lay the groundwork for May override ask

Town leaders present dismal financial projections as they lay the groundwork for May override ask

Town leaders laid out a grim financial picture on Tuesday as they took the next step toward asking voters to approve a tax override next May.  In a presentation to the Select Board, town staff projected that simply maintaining the existing level of town and school services in fiscal year 2027, which starts on July 1, 2026, would cost $16 million more than the town is projected to bring in through revenue.  That number is likely to change as town…