Duxbury Voters Approve $73,969 From Free Cash to Cover Snow and Ice Deficit

Key Points

  • $73,969 transferred from free cash
  • Funds used to reconcile FY26 snow and ice budget deficit
  • Approved by a wide margin during Special Town Meeting

Duxbury voters moved quickly during the Special Town Meeting to address a shortfall in the town's winter maintenance budget. Under Article 1, the town authorized a transfer from free cash to cover the fiscal year 2026 snow and ice deficit.

The Finance Committee recommended the transfer to ensure all winter-related expenses for the current fiscal year were fully funded. The article passed with a significant majority of 165-12.

Motion: I move that the town authorize the transfers to supplement fiscal year 2026 appropriations... Snow and ice cover deficit $73,969; funding source is free cash.

Vote: Passed 165-12