Finance Committee reviews FY2027 budget proposals in joint session
Upton Finance Committee reviews FY2027 budgets in joint session with Select Board. Mendon-Upton Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Maureen Cohen, Operations Manager Jay Byer, and School Committee Chair Jim Forkey presented the district's approved $5,968,180 budget increase, which impacts
Finance Committee · Meeting of March 24, 2026
Upton Finance Committee reviews FY2027 budgets in joint session with Select Board. Mendon-Upton Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Maureen Cohen, Operations Manager Jay Byer, and School Committee Chair Jim Forkey presented the district's approved $5,968,180 budget increase, which impacts Upton with an additional $2,824,463 in assessment, a 19.25% increase from FY2026.
Elder Services Director Tania Paparazzo proposed elevation of a coordinator to director and addition of part-time staff, citing engagement growth exceeding 100% over the prior year. Library Director Matthew Bachtold requested a 4.5% budget increase. Finance Committee will review departmental budgets and warrant articles again on March 31 with Select Board.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of March 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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