Advisory Board discusses meals tax proposal, FY27 budget concerns
The Advisory Board discussed a 0.75 percent meals tax proposal and reviewed the FY27 budget in a meeting focused on revenue gaps and spending pressures.
Advisory Board · Meeting of March 25, 2026
DUNSTABLE — The Advisory Board discussed a 0.75 percent meals tax proposal and reviewed the FY27 budget in a meeting focused on revenue gaps and spending pressures. The meals tax, aligned with regional practices, could generate approximately $7,500 annually for the general fund and is expected on the Town Meeting warrant. The FY27 budget presentation outlined rising education assessments, PFAS-related debt, and aggressive revenue assumptions, prompting departmental reductions including potential cuts to fire staffing, library programming, and infrastructure funding.
The Board reviewed stabilization fund strategies and participation in statewide Chapter 70 advocacy efforts.
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Source: the Advisory Board meeting of March 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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