The Hinsdale Budget Committee elected Dennis Nadeau as Chair (8-0-1), Ken Howe as Vice Chair (8-0-1), and April Anderson as Secretary (8-0-1). Alex Duso was appointed School Board Representative (8-0-1). The committee approved minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting by a vote of 7-0-2. Jane Fortson presented a budget report covering July 1, 2025, through April 22, 2026, detailing line items including transportation, electricity, Winchester tuition, special education tuition, health insurance, and debt service. Dan Seymour inquired about surplus amounts, which are estimated to be available in July with accurate numbers following in September or October. The committee voted 9-0-0 to hold the next meeting on July 15, 2026, at 6 pm in the SAU Conference Room before adjourning at 7:31 pm.
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The Hinsdale Budget Committee met on April 22, 2026. Alex Duso and Bill Nebelski nominated Dennis Nadeau as Committee Chair, who passed with an 8-0-1 vote. Ken Howe became Vice Chair via a nomination by Bill Nebelski, winning 8-0-1. April Anderson was appointed Secretary after a nomination by Michael Bomba, with the committee deciding the role does not require membership, passing 8-0-1. Alex Duso was appointed School Board Representative, receiving a vote of 8-0-1. The committee approved minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting by a 7-0-2 vote.
Jane Fortson presented a budget report spanning July 1, 2025, to April 22, 2026. Officials stated accurate surplus figures will not be available until September or October but estimates may come in July. Discussions covered various expenses including transportation, electricity, and tuition. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the SAU Conference Room following a 9-0-0 vote.
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The Hinsdale Budget Committee elected officers on April 22, 2026, with Dennis Nadeau named Chair (8-0-1), Ken Howe Vice Chair (8-0-1), and April Anderson Secretary (8-0-1). Alex Duso was appointed School Board Representative (8-0-1). Minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting were approved by a 7-0-2 vote.
Jane Fortson presented a budget report covering July 1, 2025 through April 22, 2026. Topics discussed included transportation, electricity, special education tuition, health insurance for special educators, heating oil, Winchester tuition students, and debt services. Regarding surpluses, Fortson stated accurate figures would not be available until September or October but estimates may be ready in July.
The committee set the next meeting for July 15, 2026 at 6pm in the SAU Conference Room via a 9-0-0 vote before adjourning at 7:31pm.
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The Budget Committee voted 8-0 to approve minutes from April 22, 2026. Jane Fortson reported the 2025-26 school budget will likely return money for tax reduction, with final numbers due in September or October. Kathryn Lynch and Jodie Holmquist stated town financial data through May 31 is preliminary due to a new reporting system, with updates expected in August. The committee agreed to create its own meeting agendas and post notices at T-Bird, Main Street Market, and Town Hall, though no assignee was chosen. Retaining quarterly tax billing was decided to maintain necessary cash flow. The town is over budget on legal expenses due to abatements and a $19,000 settlement regarding 2013 and 2015 tax filings. Auditors will arrive in two weeks. The next meeting is September 16 at 6:30pm at the Town Hall Selectman Room.
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The Hinsdale Budget Committee approved the minutes from February 10, 2026, with a 6-0-1 vote. Legal advised that the proposed fuel trust article can be amended at town meeting to include a cap. Leary will contact the town administrator and school district business manager to confirm revenue and expense numbers for a tax rate discussion with residents. The committee noted the unassigned funds balance is critically low, requiring years to rebuild to DRA recommendations. Anderson reported the school district received a safety grant for security upgrades. If federal funding disappears, the afterschool program may transition to user fees. Discussion confirmed that current water and sewer rate increases address decades of the water department operating in the red. Several members agreed Hinsdale should not contribute funding to Cheshire EMS. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 pm via a 7-0-0 vote.
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