Select Board defers capital vote; reviews school extraordinary needs and FY27 budget
Select Board defers capital vote, seeks time to review recommendations. Mike Donovan, Chair of the Capital Outlay Committee, outlined $3.7 million in FY27 capital requests including roof replacements at three schools, HVAC upgrades at the High School, and police equipment replacements, with all
Select Board · Meeting of March 3, 2026
HINGHAM — Select Board defers capital vote, seeks time to review recommendations. Mike Donovan, Chair of the Capital Outlay Committee, outlined $3.7 million in FY27 capital requests including roof replacements at three schools, HVAC upgrades at the High School, and police equipment replacements, with all Priority One requests funded. Katie Roberts, Superintendent of Schools, requested $770,000 in Warrant Article S funding for school boiler overhaul and emergency repairs at multiple buildings.
The superintendent's FY27 school budget presentation emphasized six priorities and addressed a $430,000 deficit through staffing adjustments and professional development reductions, resulting in a balanced budget; out-of-district special education costs are projected to increase approximately $600,000 despite 10 fewer students.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of March 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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