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 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 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
Sunderland Selectboard denied retail liquor license renewal for Bubs Bar B Que, Inc., which failed to renew required permits by the December 31, 2025 deadline and had been operating without valid licenses. The board approved license renewals for eight establishments including Billys Beverages, Blue
The Selectboard and Finance Committee reviewed FY27 budget requests from the library, fire department, and building inspector. The library requested $8,000 for a non-benefitted staff member to support a sensory-friendly day, with grant funding ending April 30, 2026. Fire Chief Sam Benjamin
Sunderland Selectboard appointed a project manager for Graves Library and approved the 2026 Caucus Warrant. The board voted unanimously to name Lorin Starr as project manager for the Graves Library Masonry Project, with Town Administrator M. Nartowicz recommending the appointment after discussions
Sunderland Selectboard approved deficit spending for winter snow removal as numerous storms depleted the highway budget. Voting unanimously, the board authorized the Highway Department to overspend on snow and ice expenses. In separate action, the board also unanimously approved a $3,773.75 Animal
Sunderland boards reviewed FY27 budget requests from Highway and Police departments. The Highway Department presented a level service budget with a $60,500 increase from FY26, driven by wage and insurance costs, with Superintendent G. Emery deferring a request for a new full-time position. Police
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