Finance Committee narrows deficit to $285,000 in line-by-line budget review.
Westhampton Finance Committee completes budget review, cuts $9,000 and identifies remaining deficit of $285,000. The seven-member committee, chaired by Stephen Holt, approved line-by-line spending through multiple departments, including authorization for two additional audits totaling $27,000
Finance Committee · Meeting of April 22, 2026
Westhampton Finance Committee completes budget review, cuts $9,000 and identifies remaining deficit of $285,000. The seven-member committee, chaired by Stephen Holt, approved line-by-line spending through multiple departments, including authorization for two additional audits totaling $27,000 during the transition between outgoing accountant Joe Boudreau and his replacement. The committee invited the School Committee to its April 29 meeting to discuss a potential $45,000 additional contribution that would lower the remaining deficit to $285,000, pending further deliberation on police staffing and public works lines.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of April 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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