Finance Committee Reviews FY27 Budget Amid Pending Override Vote — January 28 Meeting

Arlington's Finance Committee received a comprehensive FY27 budget presentation projecting $237.9 million in revenue and 3.88% expenditure growth, with the town facing a structural deficit that will require a March 28 operating override vote. Town Manager Jim Feeney and Deputy Town Manager Julie outlined deep expense cuts, a hiring freeze, and potential service reductions should the override fail, while noting that a pending Group Insurance Commission vote on February 12 could reduce the override ask.