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Finance Committee outlines annual town meeting article review process

Maynard Finance Committee preps for annual town meeting with 15 pending articles and three citizen petitions likely. Chair Jillian Prendergast and committee members reviewed the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School FY27 budget with an 8.6 percent increase, though Maynard's minimum

Parking Authority Rebuilt by Restructured Committee

Maynard Economic Development Committee unanimously approves prior minutes, plans Parking Authority restructuring. The committee reviewed multiple 2026 initiatives including food truck policy and downtown projects. Executive Director Steve Silverstein reported the Parking Authority, dormant

Select Board approves water rate increases and school bond financing.

Select Board approves water rate increases and school bond financing. The board unanimously approved Fiscal Year 2027 water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2026, with Director of Public Works Justin DeMarco explaining that the higher rate option would fund engineering for the Rockland Avenue

Library Board Trustees approve program and study room policies.

Maynard Library Trustees approve twin policies on programs and study spaces. Director Jean Maguire reported the FY27 budget request remains on track and announced receipt of a $50,000 anonymous gift, delivered through the Friends of the Library, directed toward facility improvements and young adult

Town Budget Subcommittee elects Stevens chair, reviews FY26 free cash certification.

Town Budget Subcommittee unanimously elects Mike Stevens as chair and confirms $2.1M in available free cash. Town Administrator Gregory Johnson reported the revised total — up from an initial $714,809 Department of Revenue certification — after securing a recertification adding $489,337 and