Town Fixes Salaries for Elected Officials Despite Budget Scrutiny
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Key Points
- Salaries set for the 12-month period beginning July 1, 2026
- Finance Director confirms raises are included in the balanced budget
- Approved by voters 185-28
Annual Town Meeting voters approved Article 3, setting the compensation for elected town officers for the upcoming fiscal year. The vote followed a brief exchange regarding the town's fiscal health and the decision to include raises while still balancing a tight budget.
Resident Bree Lang asked, Does that mean that we're increasing pay right now when we are still trying to balance our budget?
Finance Director Mary MacKinnon confirmed that while the budget is balanced, it does include those increases. The motion passed 185-28.
Motion: I move that the town fix the compensation of the elected town officers... as set forth in the column entitled finance committee recommended FY27.
Vote: Passed 185-28