Select Board approves budget framework with $179 tax-impact reduction, defers capital plan.
Select Board unanimously approves FY 2027 Preliminary Budget update with $179 tax-impact reduction and $1.9M estimated remaining levy capacity. Town Administrator Nicholas Connors reported $365,000 in healthcare savings from updated group insurance rates offset by departmental reductions totaling
Select Board · Meeting of March 18, 2026
SWAMPSCOTT — Select Board unanimously approves FY 2027 Preliminary Budget update with $179 tax-impact reduction and $1.9M estimated remaining levy capacity. Town Administrator Nicholas Connors reported $365,000 in healthcare savings from updated group insurance rates offset by departmental reductions totaling $704,000 and an $98,000 Essex Tech assessment increase. Board members expressed concern over a proposed $15,000 cut to Department of Public Works part-time staffing during peak summer season and indicated preference to restore the Town Recreation July 4th fireworks funding of $8,500 in the final budget.
Connors warned of modest annual new growth at approximately $1 million and emphasized adherence to the pension payment schedule, with a major state-mandated drop-off anticipated in 2031.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of March 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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