The Town Council passed dozens of FY2027 budget measures unanimously with no amendments after Budget Management Committee review. The approvals covered departmental appropriations, free cash allocations, and enterprise funds. These actions establish the town's spending framework for the coming year without further debate.
Council members also approved an updated letter to MassDOT urging quicker delivery of Ralph Talbot School traffic improvements such as a 20 mph zone and crosswalk bump-outs. In a separate vote they revised the stormwater management ordinance to satisfy the EPA compliance deadline. Both measures respond to documented safety data and regulatory pressure.
Residents should monitor rollout of the school-zone upgrades and any follow-up enforcement tied to the 300-plus traffic stops already logged. The September 30, 2026 EPA deadline for stormwater rules remains a key milestone. Further council action on these items is expected in coming weeks.