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Town finances through September 2026

The town's books show the usual early-year pattern: the General Fund runs a deficit until property tax and sales tax money arrives between now and January. ARPA spending is on track to finish by the end of 2026.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

August Financial Position

The town's finances look solid: cash is way up year over year, the fund balance grew $10.3 million, and no electric rate increase is planned for next year's budget.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026