Finance Committee reviews nine fiscal 2027 budget proposals totaling $1.42 million
Wakefield Finance Committee reviewed nine fiscal 2027 budget proposals in early February. Chair James Sullivan presided over presentations from Town Accountant Liz Rourke and Fire Department Captain Randy Hudson covering departmental requests totaling approximately $1.42 million, including
Finance Committee · Meeting of February 12, 2026
Wakefield Finance Committee reviewed nine fiscal 2027 budget proposals in early February. Chair James Sullivan presided over presentations from Town Accountant Liz Rourke and Fire Department Captain Randy Hudson covering departmental requests totaling approximately $1.42 million, including Inspectional Services ($503,220), Fire Alarm/Traffic Signals ($83,000), Recreation ($136,136), Reserve Fund ($400,000), and six other operational budgets. Vice Chair Stefan Chase and member Daniel W.
Sherman emphasized that the reviewed budgets do not alter the town's existing $4 million shortfall projection. The committee will convene for a School Subcommittee meeting and a March Saturday work session.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of February 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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