Budget Committee

The Budget Committee consists of three (3) members (one position per year for a three-year term) who are elected by the town to serve along with an appointed Select Board and School Board member.

The purpose of the Budget Committee, according to RSA 32:1, is to assist voters in the prudent appropriation of public funds.   

A Note from the Budget Committee

The first meeting of the Budget Committee for fiscal year 2026 will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Macomber Room)

The committee meets every Tuesday at 5:00 pm from January 20, 2026 through March 31, 2026. (Macomber Room or MHT School- Please see the Schedule)

First on the agenda will be the School Budget. A Public Hearing for the School Budget will be held on February 3, 2026 and the Annual School District Meeting is on March 3, 2026.     

Once the School Budget Public Hearing is complete the committee will focus on the Town Budget. The month of March is devoted to working out the details to prepare for the Public Hearing for the Town Budget on March 31, 2026.  

The date of the Annual Town Meeting is May 12, 2026.

All meetings are public and townspeople are invited to attend.

Respectfully submitted,

Tom Smith, Chairman
Gary Rumph - Member
Michael Traister - Member
Bill Stewart - Select Board
Pam Stearns - School Board