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Hardwick Select Board Budget Review and Financial Planning Meeting
Original title: 03/30/2026 Hardwick, MA. Select Board Meeting
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Summary
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.
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Discussion Highlights
- The board identified that the planning board's revolving account was incorrectly used for payroll, necessitating a shift of these expenses to the general budget.
- The Gilbertville Library Board of Trustees requested a $30,000 budget increase for potential property acquisition, though the board noted that these funds cannot be used for salaries due to the library's private entity status.
- The committee reviewed long-term debt, specifically the fire truck bond maturing in September, and discussed the strategy for principal and interest payments through 2041.
- The board noted a 15% increase in town health insurance costs and discussed the necessity of budgeting for vacant positions to ensure coverage.