Dunstable Board of Selectmen Releases $25,000 in Overlay Surplus to Tackle Budget Deficit

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dunstable Board of Selectmen decided to release $25,000 from the fiscal year 2026 overlay account to help address a $43,000 deficit in the fiscal year 2027 budget. This move is intended to ease the financial burden on taxpayers amid ongoing attempts to balance the budget without resorting to an override.

Budget Challenges and Strategic Cuts Lead Discussions at Dunstable Board of Selectmen Meeting

Overview: At the recent meeting of the Dunstable Board of Selectmen, the primary focus was on the fiscal year 2027 budget, revealing a growing deficit and necessitating strategic cuts across various departments. The board emphasized the need for conservative revenue estimates and made notable decisions regarding departmental budgets, with particular attention to the police and highway departments, health insurance costs, and reserve fund transfers.

Dunstable Board of Selectmen Backs Land Acquisition for Wildlife Management Area

Overview: The Dunstable Board of Selectmen convened on February 4th, 2026, to discuss a range of topics, including support for land acquisition by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, digital equity initiatives, and a controversial legal case involving a resident’s dog. The most notable outcome was the Board’s unanimous decision to endorse the state’s acquisition of two parcels of land on L Street and Groton Street, aimed at enhancing the adjacent wildlife management area.

Dunstable Board Weighs Town Administrator’s New Consulting Role Amid Busy Agenda

Overview: The recent Dunstable Board of Selectmen meeting covered a range of topics, including the approval of a new part-time police officer, discussions on local infrastructure projects, and the appointment of community members to town committees. Another noteworthy topic was the board’s decision regarding Town Administrator Jason Silva’s potential consulting role with the Town of Townsend, which required careful consideration of ethical and practical implications.

Dunstable Faces Budget Crunch: School District Costs and Municipal Deficits Under Scrutiny

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Dunstable Board of Selectmen, the town’s financial challenges took center stage, with discussions on the rising budgetary demands of the school district, looming municipal deficits, and potential funding avenues. The board grappled with a projected shortfall of $784,000, while the school’s budget is set to increase by approximately $1.2 million, creating significant fiscal strain.