Budget Committee Discusses Town and Schools Financial Projections
Milton Budget Coordination Committee charts three-year Town and Schools projection for May Town Meeting. Town Administrator Nicholas Milano flagged collective bargaining negotiations and service contract renewals as key variables through June 30, 2027; Superintendent Catherine Blake reported salary
Milton Budget Coordination Committee · Meeting of March 2, 2026
Milton Budget Coordination Committee charts three-year Town and Schools projection for May Town Meeting. Town Administrator Nicholas Milano flagged collective bargaining negotiations and service contract renewals as key variables through June 30, 2027; Superintendent Catherine Blake reported salary increases as high as 7.5% annually, with transportation vendor costs rising 8% year-over-year and state-mandated tuition increases reaching as much as 20%. Chair Meghan Haggerty proposed workgroups on budget calendars and assumptions; the committee will present a three-year projection at its March 23 meeting, pending completion of bargaining agreements.
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Source: the Milton Budget Coordination Committee meeting of March 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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