Board accepts 2026 budgets totaling over $5.2 million
Newton Board of Selectmen approves dual budget structure for 2026. The board unanimously accepted the Proposed Budget at $5,290,762.17 and approved a Default Budget at $5,255,176.65 at a brief January 15 meeting chaired by Robert Marchand Jr. Selectman Daniel Guide moved both budgets, with Vice
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of January 15, 2026
NH NEWTON — Newton Board of Selectmen approves dual budget structure for 2026. The board unanimously accepted the Proposed Budget at $5,290,762.17 and approved a Default Budget at $5,255,176.65 at a brief January 15 meeting chaired by Robert Marchand Jr. Selectman Daniel Guide moved both budgets, with Vice Chairman Joseph Simone seconding.
Selectman Michael Connolly was absent. The two-track approach sets an upper and lower spending parameter as the town moves forward with its fiscal planning.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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