Finance Committee flags $634,000 budget gap, urges FY27 planning
Winchendon Finance Committee flags $634,000 budget shortfall. Chair Thomas J. Kane Jr. presented a report that the committee unanimously approved, warning that anticipated revenues of $39.4 million will fall short of budgeted expenses of $40 million, leaving a $634,000 gap. The town must develop a
Finance Committee · Meeting of May 12, 2026
Winchendon Finance Committee flags $634,000 budget shortfall. Chair Thomas J. Kane Jr. presented a report that the committee unanimously approved, warning that anticipated revenues of $39.4 million will fall short of budgeted expenses of $40 million, leaving a $634,000 gap.
The town must develop a plan to balance next fiscal year without relying on free cash. Special education and homeless transportation are each overspent approximately $50,000 year to date. Capital Planning Committee officials also expressed concern about using one-time funds to address structural budget gaps.
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- The complete report — 278 words
Source: the Finance Committee meeting of May 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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