Finance Committee
Reviews the town's entire budget and makes recommendations on how your tax dollars are spent.
28 items across 8 meetings.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 18: review, discussion, and votes on all articles in the 5/18/26 Annual Town Meeting warrant, including any presentations.
📍 Swampscott High School, 200 Essex Street + Virtual
• Status unclear
Any other Town Meeting business unanticipated by the chair.
May 14, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Residents may address the committee before deliberations begin.
📋 Proposed
Committee will discuss and may vote on its formal recommendations for all upcoming Annual Town Meeting warrant articles — outcomes could affect the town budget and tax rate.
May 7, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Continued review and possible votes on the FY2027 operating, capital, and enterprise (water/sewer) budgets, which drive future tax and utility rates.
📋 Proposed
Discussion and possible vote on Finance Committee recommendations for Annual Town Meeting articles.
📋 Proposed
Potential discussion of the Town's long-term financial forecasts.
April 30, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Continued review and possible votes on the 2027 operating, capital, and enterprise budgets, which drive town spending and tax/fee levels.
💰 FY2027 budgets (amounts not specified)
📋 Proposed
Discussion and possible vote on Finance Committee recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.
💬 Discussed
Potential discussion of the town's long-term financial forecasts.
April 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Open public comment period.
💬 Discussed
Continued review and possible votes on the town's 2027 operating, capital, and enterprise (water/sewer) budgets — directly shapes taxes and utility rates.
💬 Discussed
Discussion and possible vote on Finance Committee recommendations for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting articles.
📋 Proposed
Potential discussion of the town's long-term financial forecasts.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Continued review and possible votes on the FY2027 operating, capital, and enterprise (water/sewer) budgets that shape town spending and fees.
💰 FY2027 budgets
📋 Proposed
Possible vote on Finance Committee recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.
💬 Discussed
Potential discussion on the town's long-term financial forecasts.
📋 Proposed
Discussion and possible vote to change the Recreation Revolving Fund spending limit for Fiscal Year 2026.
💰 FY2026 Recreation Revolving Fund limit
April 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
💬 Discussed
Continued review of the 2027 operating, capital, and enterprise budgets, which drive town spending and ultimately property taxes and utility fees.
💬 Discussed
Potential discussion of the town's long-term financial forecasts.
April 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Open floor for residents to address the committee.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 9: ongoing review of the town's 2027 operating, capital, and enterprise budgets, which shape property taxes and water/sewer fees.
💬 Discussed
Possible discussion of the town's long-term financial outlook.