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Welcome to the Town Finances page. Here you will find several of the Town’s primary budgetary and financial documents. We hope this helps you understand more about the Town’s budget and financial condition and how your tax dollars are spent.
Financial Policies
The joint Selectboard / Advisory Committee Financial Policies document established a framework to ensure future fiscal stability for the Town and serves as a foundation for long range financial planning.
Budget and Capital
The FY27 Budget and Capital Planning cycle will end with Annual Town Meeting in May 2026. Over the cycle, meetings and presentations referenced below will be held and their information will be added to this page. Until then, some or much of this section will be placeholders for information to come.
Budget Guidance for Department Heads from Selectboard
FY 27 budgets should reflect the restoration of essential services that may have been reduced or eliminated as a result of level funding in previous years. Departments should provide a written explanation that clearly outlines their submitted budget. Salary and wage expenses should be level funded. A COLA adjustment will be determined later. All increases/decreases should be explained and/or justified.
Capital Plan Presentations to Selectboard and Advisory Committee
- 11/16/2025: Presentation of Free Cash and Preliminary Capital Plan
- to be scheduled: Presentation of Wachusett Regional School District (WRSD) Capital Plan
- to be scheduled: Presentation of Montachusett Vocational Technical School (Monty Tech) Capital Plan
School Budget Presentations to the Selectboard and Advisory Committee
- to be scheduled: WRSD Budget Update
- to be scheduled: Monty Tech Budget Update
Town Budget Presentations to the Selectboard and Advisory Committee
- January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm: Preliminary Budget Presentation
- to be scheduled: Final Budget Presentation
Advisory Committee Hearing on the ATM Warrant
- to be scheduled: Advisory Committee Hearing
Messages on the ATM Warrant
- Advisory Committee Message
- Selectboard Message