Finance Committee quizzes DPW on budget gaps
Amherst's Finance Committee questioned Department of Public Works staff on the fiscal 2027 budget. Staff said the operating budget is about $100,000 above fiscal 2025 spending but still falls short, citing electricity, software licenses and contract costs.
Finance Committee · Meeting of May 21, 2026
Amherst's Finance Committee questioned Department of Public Works staff on the fiscal 2027 budget. Staff said the operating budget is about $100,000 above fiscal 2025 spending but still falls short, citing electricity, software licenses and contract costs. Paul, a town finance official, said the two large employee associations had ratified a new contract, with signing expected within two weeks.
Staff said the sewer study should take 18 months and lead to a "substantial rate increase." The committee adjourned by roll call after planning to vote water and sewer rates the next Tuesday.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of May 21, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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