Finance Committee Flags Rising Police and Health Budgets
Finance Committee reviews rising police and health budgets. Chair Joseph Trentacosta led the committee through reviews of the Police Department budget, which increased substantially due to a new contract and elevated salary and incentive costs, and the Board of Health budget, which shows
Finance Committee · Meeting of March 19, 2026
NORTH BROOKFIELD — Finance Committee reviews rising police and health budgets. Chair Joseph Trentacosta led the committee through reviews of the Police Department budget, which increased substantially due to a new contract and elevated salary and incentive costs, and the Board of Health budget, which shows significant clerk salary expenses. The police department faces a $25,000 projected overtime shortfall in fiscal 2026 and has capital needs including computers and a new cruiser.
The Capital Stabilization Committee agreed to fund a new F550 truck for highway snow removal operations. Further review of the board of health budget is needed.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of March 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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