Finance Committee approves 12 budget lines, holds three
Paxton's budget gap fell from $690,987 to about $372,000 after a lower proposed Wachusett assessment. The Finance Committee learned of the $318,099 reduction Wednesday and approved 12 department lines, including Select Board, Town Administration, Town Accountant and Treasurer Collector.
Finance Committee · Meeting of February 25, 2026
Paxton's budget gap fell from $690,987 to about $372,000 after a lower proposed Wachusett assessment. The Finance Committee learned of the $318,099 reduction Wednesday and approved 12 department lines, including Select Board, Town Administration, Town Accountant and Treasurer Collector. Fire Chief Mike presented a fiscal 2027 request of about $1,227,000, a 2.19 percent increase that counts on $400,000 in ambulance receipts; the committee took no vote.
He said in-town EMS calls average "three and a half to four times a day." Permitting, the building commissioner and veterans' benefits were held for more information.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of February 25, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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