Apr 13, 2026Board meeting
Scarborough Finance Committee Budget Review Meeting
The committee reviewed budget presentations for the town and school, establishing a goal for a maximum tax increase of 2%, which requires significant savings compared to the initially presented figures. The Public Works Department provided an overview of operational challenges, including the management of aging infrastructure, rising winter maintenance costs, and fuel expenditures. Discussion also covered the five-year capital improvement plan, involving road paving, cemetery expansion, and traffic signal upgrades. Additionally, the committee evaluated revenue sources from vehicle maintenance services provided to other municipalities and the department's vehicle replacement schedule.