Duxbury Voters Approve $73,969 From Free Cash to Cover Snow and Ice Deficit
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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