Finance Committee Meeting – 4.30.26
The Fin Comm meets with town auditor David Irwin of Adelson & Co.
The Williamstown Finance Committee meets on an as-needed basis. Watch them LIVE on WilliNet Channel 17. Previously recorded meetings air on WilliNet Channel 16.
The Fin Comm meets with town auditor David Irwin of Adelson & Co.
The Fin Comm reviews FY27 Operating and capital budget and votes on warrant articles.
W'town Elementary School students & parents inform Finance Committee they plan to move amendment at W'town Town Meeting to add Math Specialist school budget. Superintendent Joe Bergeron presents FY27 budget: no new increases in staff or services; health insurance premium increase of 8.75%; and factors resulting in a marked increase in Town assessments: 13.71% to W'town & 10.66% for Lanesborough.
Matt _____ presents water rate projections. Craig Clough, Director of W'town Dept of Public Works, presents FY27 water & sewer rates, reflecting first rate increase in 4 years. Finance Comm discusses Community Preservation Comm. grant allocations as outlined in Town Meeting Warrant articles.