Southtowns Record

2027 Budget Presentation

Government
Town of Boston
Posted by publisher
Oct 15, 2026
Kind
Budget
Topics
Budget and taxes, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight

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Successful Projects Since 2018
Financially
• Implemented forecast budgeting
• Awarded $1,022,780 in grant funding
• Increased funding to Fire & Ambulance Companies
• Credit Cards accepted online for Tax Payments & in person for Court Fees

Multi-Year Capital Planning
• Cycled out multiple aging equipment (plow trucks / roller / trailer / loader / tractor)
• Established a Drainage Reserve Fund & performed a Drainage Study
• Started waterline repairs for first time in over 10 yrs – fixed a stretch on Boston State Road,
  repairs to all 3 water towers, working on a $10 million water project, performed a study
  regarding potential buildout and water district consolidation
• Updated Comp Plan – 1st since 2000
• Updated Zoning Maps

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