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March 30, 2026

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Hardwick Select Board Budget Review and Financial Planning Meeting

03/30/2026 Hardwick, MA. Select Board Meeting

1h 23m

The Hardwick Select Board conducted a comprehensive review of the municipal budget, focusing on revolving accounts, departmental funding, and long-term debt obligations. Key discussions included the restructuring of payroll expenses within revolving accounts, the financial requirements for library operations, and the management of debt exclusions for infrastructure projects such as the fire truck and sewer department. The board also reviewed insurance costs and staffing budget implications, concluding with a commitment to refine budget line items for the upcoming fiscal year.

Decisions & action items

The committee approved the cemetery commission's revolving cash request for $11,500 for the current fiscal year.
Hardwick Select Board Budget Review and Financial Planning Meeting
March 30, 2026
The committee agreed to add a specific line item for the fire truck principal to the budget.
Hardwick Select Board Budget Review and Financial Planning Meeting
March 30, 2026
The Board voted to increase the Cemetery Commission's revolving fund spending limit to $11,500 for the current fiscal year.
Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Property Development and Municipal Operations
March 23, 2026
The Board awarded the cemetery and common area mowing contract to Lorie Crevier for $25,500.
Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Property Development and Municipal Operations
March 23, 2026
Frank Hansen was appointed as the third member of the Hardwick Cemetery Commission.
Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Property Development and Municipal Operations
March 23, 2026
The Board signed the May 2nd, 2026, election warrant.
Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Property Development and Municipal Operations
March 23, 2026
The board committed to implementing better oversight of departmental expenditures and enforcing legal billing policies.
Hardwick Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review and Departmental Oversight
March 16, 2026
The committee decided to table the discussion on debt until the next meeting.
Hardwick Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review and Departmental Oversight
March 16, 2026

Meeting Notes

Hardwick Select Board Budget Review and Financial Planning Meeting

Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Property Development and Municipal Operations

Hardwick Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review and Departmental Oversight

Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Infrastructure, Budget, and Administrative Oversight

Hardwick FY26-FY27 Budget Review and Financial Planning