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Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting will be held May 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. Draft articles were reviewed for approval at the April 7 Select Board meeting and can be found on BoardDocs. (Read more about Annual Town Meeting here)

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on its warrant article recommendations Monday, May 11, at Town Hall.

Town Administrator Report — April 7

Topics covered this month include:

• Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget revenue and expenses — Preliminary FY27 General Fund Budget
• Free cash update — FY27 Free Cash and Fund Balance Estimates as of April 7, 2026

For a full breakdown of the operating budget pending review for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant, see the overall executive summary of the preliminary FY27 operating budget:

Some excerpts:

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Overview

The proposed General Fund budget totals $55,819,534, representing a 2.14% increase from FY26.

Revenue Sources and Projections

Revenue is based on prior levy limits, Prop 2.5% increase, and estimated new growth of $350,000.

Major Expense Categories and Changes

• Total expenses are planned at $55,819,534, with increases in employee benefits (11.71%) and public safety (3.98%).
• The School Department’s budget increases by 3.34%, while Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s assessment decreases by 20.38%.

• Highlighting FY27 General Fund Budget Revenue estimates 

For financial and demographic data on Maynard, visit the ClearGov Transparency Center.

The Maynard Public Schools presented a preliminary budget request for FY27 on Feb. 7: Preliminary Maynard Public School Budget Request for FY27.

Sources: BoardDocs, Town Website, Bob McCarthy