Budget Information
FY26-27 Proposals (as of June 19, 2026)
The Board of Finance voted to reduce the combined Board of Education and Board of Selectmen (Town) budgets on June 18 by a total of $1,667,890.
The proposed mill rate is 30.97 — an increase of 1.05 mills or 3.5%. Based on the average residential assessment, the average monthly tax impact is about $18 per household.
- The proposed Board of Education budget is $49,368,807
- The proposed Board of Selectmen budget is $19,045,308
A referendum is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 (pending approval by the Board of Selectmen).
See table below for a timeline of budget proposals and actions by the Board of Finance over the course of the budget development process.
| Budget Development Process Proposals March 2026 to Present | |||
| Budget Version | Potential Mill Rate | Potential Increase | Estimated Monthly Impact to Avg. Homeowner |
| Initial Combined Budget Projection (March 10, 2026) | 33.50 mills | 3.58 mills (11.9%) | $61 per month |
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| BOF Recommended (April 29, 2026)/Town Meeting (May 13, 2026) | 32.38 mills | 2.46 mills (8.2%) | $42 per month |
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| BOF State Aid Revenue Adjustment (May 13, 2026) | 32.01 mills | 2.09 mills (6.9%) | $35 per month |
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Proposed Referendum #2 (current proposal) | 30.97 | 1.05 mills (3.5%) | $18 per month |
Current Budget
The Mill Rate is 29.92 for FY 2025-2026
2026-2027 Town and Board of Education Budget Process Documents
Adjusted Town Budget Book (for April 29, 2026 - includes combined budget overview with Board of Education)
- Adjusted Board of Education Budget Presentation (April 29, 2026)
- Town Budget Initial Presentation (March 10, 2026)
- Town Budget Book (as presented March 10, 2026) includes combined budget overview including Board of Education
- Combined Budget Presentation (March 10, 2026)
- Board of Education budget documents
- Mill Rate Calculator