Sunderland Selectboard and Finance Committee advanced FY27 budget scenarios toward override election. The Finance Committee voted 6-0 to include COLA increases in the base budget, while the Selectboard voted 3-0 to approve 3 percent COLA increases. Both bodies voted unanimously not to contribute
Sunderland's boards reviewed budget scenarios and South County assessments ahead of possible override vote. The Selectboard and Finance Committee examined multiple budget paths, including one that would eliminate overnight and holiday police coverage. South County Emergency Medical Services
The Sunderland Board of Health reviewed establishment compliance issues and discussed proposed tobacco sales regulations March 18. Billy's Beverage paid its tobacco sales fee, while Bubs BBQ operates under new ownership and Cliffside Apartments remains delinquent on housing inspection fees. Valley
The Selectboard and Finance Committee committed to presenting a FY27 budget override at the April 24 Annual Town Meeting. Superintendent D. Modestow outlined budget scenarios showing that without the override, the elementary school would eliminate art and music classes, and positions including the
Sunderland Selectboard and Finance Committee reviewed FY27 budget and override timeline at joint March 16 meeting. The boards decided to keep the town override as a single format for the April 24 Annual Town Meeting, setting a March 27 deadline for ballot certification under Massachusetts law.
Sunderland prepares dual FY27 budget scenarios to bridge $1.5 million shortfall. The Selectboard and Finance Committee directed all departments to submit budgets reflecting either 5 percent reductions paired with a possible tax override or 20 percent cuts with no override, both for town-meeting
Sunderland boards chart two-budget path for fiscal 2027 budget shortfall. The Selectboard and Finance Committee directed departments to prepare dual budget scenarios: 5 percent cuts with a proposed tax override, or 20 percent cuts without. This response came after requests exceeded available
Sunderland Selectboard unanimously approved Police Academy funding for a new full-time officer. The 3-0 vote backed a memorandum of understanding with cost-recovery provisions if the officer leaves before specified tenure. The Selectboard and Finance Committee also extensively discussed fiscal 2027
Sunderland Selectboard voted to approve a Police Academy memorandum of understanding allowing cost recovery. The 3-0 vote authorized the town to recover training costs if the new officer left before completing a specified term. The joint Selectboard-Finance Committee meeting reviewed FY27 budget
Sunderland Selectboard reviewed multiple FY27 budget requests with substantial increases driven by health insurance and wage costs. Finance Director Shelley Poreda presented Sunderland Elementary School's budget request for a 15.95 percent increase or $572,899, featuring a second consecutive 20
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