Sunderland Finance Committee Reviewed FY27 Budget Requests
Sunderland Finance Committee heard FY27 budget reviews and learned health insurance costs will rise 8.5 percent. Library Director K. Umstot requested an additional $8,000 for sensory-friendly day staff support funded through April, while Fire Chief S. Benjamin sought a gradual wage increase for
Finance Committee · Meeting of February 9, 2026
Sunderland Finance Committee heard FY27 budget reviews and learned health insurance costs will rise 8.5 percent. Library Director K. Umstot requested an additional $8,000 for sensory-friendly day staff support funded through April, while Fire Chief S.
Benjamin sought a gradual wage increase for firefighters earning $17 per hour and three PFAS protective gear sets this year instead of two. Building Commissioner T. Quinlan proposed raising permit fees from $10 to $12 per permit, to be voted on February 17, and Town Administrator B.
Torres reported the annual contract with assessor Roy Bishop would be renewed at $9,500 plus $25 per parcel inspection.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of February 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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