Timothy Tsantoulis

Health insurance premium spike

2% overall premium decrease versus the 12% increase assumed in the budget — about a 14% favorable swing.

Outdated impact fee ordinance and Brady Sullivan waiver request

Developers would pay for the studies; the town gains data to plan fire staffing and equipment budgets.

FY 2026-27 default budget

If the tax cap passes, it could limit how much school spending — and therefore your tax bill — can grow.

Holiday lighting warrant article for village area

Would add $12,900 in town spending if voters approve it in March.

Unassigned fund balance and tax rate

Up to roughly $1.5 million above the 8% threshold could offset taxes or fund capital needs without raising new revenue.

Winter storm costs strain DPW overtime budget

Restoring the $300,000 paving line would largely erase the budget's nominal 5% reduction; paving costs about $900,000 a year to maintain road conditions.

Charter amendment review

Bringing in legal counsel will cost the town money, though no figure was given.

Vacant Assessor position

The assessor services bid ranged from roughly $109,925 to $111,025 per year.

FY 2026-27 default budget cuts

A $1,056,465 reduction from the proposed operating budget, spread across town, library and wastewater.

FY 2026-27 Town Operating Budget

The approved budget of $22,614,964 will be weighed by voters against a default budget.

Sale of tax-deeded property ordinance

Could boost town tax revenue by returning claimed land to the tax rolls.

2026 Warrant Articles and Tax Impact

Combined value of the 25 articles not yet stated; several will be finalized in November.

Capital Improvement Plan presentation

Tax-funded capital spending climbs from $2.6 million to $3.9 million a year over the plan, with roughly half a million dollars a year in school bond payments.

Recycle/Transfer scale house replacement

Estimated around $600,000 if bid soon; every year of delay pushes the price higher.

Structural budget pressures and inter-board communication

Vacancy savings are keeping spending down; over-collected revenues flow into fund balance.

Town building maintenance crunch

Around half a million dollars annually would be needed to actually fund all these building projects.

Reducing paper plan set requirements

Could save on printing and storage, though printing costs currently fall on developers.

Sale of tax-deed property ordinance

Budget Preparation Advisory Committee idea

2025-2026 Town Council goals review

Grant funding opportunities are being explored, including for the road program.