Taxes, Budget, Finance

The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed operating budgets for various town departments, including Public Works and the Police Department, for fiscal year 2026. The committee discussed specific budget requests, challenges, and potential solutions.

This public hearing discusses proposed fee increases for the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the fiscal year 2026, effective July 1, 2025. The increases affect solid waste, water pollution control, and water supply services.

The meeting focused on review and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget and related financial projections for the town of Barnstable.

The meeting focused on review and revision of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) document for submission to the full Financial Advisory Committee (CAC).

This meeting was to gather community feedback on how to allocate ~$300,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds over the next 5 years. A follow-up session is on March 7th 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Barnstable Adult and Community Center.

The meeting focused on several funding requests for historic preservation projects, primarily concerning the Hyannis Armory and the West Barnstable Railroad Depot. Significant time was dedicated to discussing the overall approach to historic preservation funding and project management.

The meeting focused on three key areas: implementing a new file-sharing system, approving minutes and reviewing the proposed fiscal year 2026 capital projects and operating budget.

The meeting focuses on review and revision of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).