Southtowns Record

2026 Town of Boston - Budget Presentation

Government
Town of Boston
Posted by publisher
Oct 1, 2026
Kind
Budget
Topics
Budget and taxes, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight

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Overriding the Tax Cap
For 2026 the Town of Boston is proposing to override the tax cap for the 1st time. Why?
  Primary Reason – Water Projects!

  $950,000 Water Tanks
  +
  $2,771,000 Waterlines
  Phase 1

  Amount Due in 2026:  $96,000 in Water Dist. 1
  Principal: $131,000 *1st Principal Payment*  for Phase 1 Water
  Interest: $129,863
  Total BAN: $260,863  13