Finance Committee Reviews FY27 Budget Proposals
Finance Committee and Select Board reviewed three FY27 budget proposals at a joint hearing.
Finance Advisory Committee · Meeting of February 5, 2026
CHILMARK — Finance Committee and Select Board reviewed three FY27 budget proposals at a joint hearing. Tri-Town Ambulance Service requested two additional full-time EMTs for succession planning as paramedics retire in three to four years, including $5,000 in line-item increases for electricity, vehicle maintenance, and computer systems. The Duke County Regional Housing Authority proposed a 21-percent budget increase, the first since 2017, reflecting staffing and benefits adjustments; Director David Vigneault will depart in two months as the organization searches for his replacement, having added 32 rental units since 2017.
Facilities Manager Patty Egan presented capital improvements including library HVAC upgrades, police bell tower restoration, and LED lighting installations. Committee Chairperson Linda Coutinho flagged $5,000 for community center winter activities.
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Source: the Finance Advisory Committee meeting of February 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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