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Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Community responsiveness
55%
↗ improving
5 addressed · 1 partial · 4 unaddressed
7 analyzed, most recent first
Monday, May 18, 2026
Police Department Appointment — Filling a vacancy in the patrol officer ranks to maintain police presence.
Routine
Safety Change
Monday, May 4, 2026
Fourth of July Celebration Reductions — Over 50% reduction in budget ($80k to $34k) and elimination of fireworks.
Routine
Service Reduction
Monday, April 27, 2026
Snow and Ice Emergency Funding — $332,400 in additional funding to cover seasonal costs
Routine
Other High Impact
Monday, April 13, 2026
New police station construction financing — Bonds authorized at AAA rating via JP Morgan
Routine
Other High Impact
Monday, March 23, 2026
FY27 DPW and Central Administration Budgets — $12.7M DPW + $20.18M benefits + $6.22M retirement budgets approved (4.11% DPW increase)
Routine
Other High Impact
Monday, March 9, 2026
Departmental Budget Approvals — Approval of significant funding for Fire, Police, Technology, and Town Facilities.
Routine
Other High Impact
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
FY27 budget framework and accommodated accounts increases — 3.75% operating target plus 7.5% accommodated accounts; Shasheen Regional 27% spike
Routine
Tax Increase
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