Finance Committee backs 4.4 percent FY2027 budget, multiple warrant articles
Weston Finance Committee unanimously approves FY2027 budget with 4.4 percent operating increase. Chair Bharath Venkataraman led the committee through approval of the budget proposal from Town Manager Leon Gaumond and Finance Director Susan Kelley, which reflects a 3.3 percent overall increase and
Finance Committee · Meeting of March 12, 2026
Weston Finance Committee unanimously approves FY2027 budget with 4.4 percent operating increase. Chair Bharath Venkataraman led the committee through approval of the budget proposal from Town Manager Leon Gaumond and Finance Director Susan Kelley, which reflects a 3.3 percent overall increase and incorporates a capital stabilization fund. The committee voted unanimously on a $65,300 conservation parking project, a liquor license expansion for Heirloom restaurant, Article 15 establishing a $1,000,000 capital stabilization fund, and three additional warrant articles.
The committee deferred the Fire Station Design article pending final cost estimates.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of March 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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