Fitchburg Council approves FY27 budget after midnight session
Fitchburg City Council approved a FY27 operating budget totaling approximately $220 million early June 25 after an extended overnight session that began at 6:06 PM. The General Fund appropriation was set at $190,853,138, down from the initial proposal of $190,961,167; the Council also authorized
City Council · Meeting of June 24, 2026
Fitchburg City Council approved a FY27 operating budget totaling approximately $220 million early June 25 after an extended overnight session that began at 6:06 PM. The General Fund appropriation was set at $190,853,138, down from the initial proposal of $190,961,167; the Council also authorized $9.997 million for Water Enterprise, $18.316 million for Wastewater Enterprise, and $1.137 million for Airport operations. Tax-rate reductions totaling $4.726 million were approved through transfers from reserve accounts.
The Council rejected proposed cuts to the Johnny Appleseed Center and Library Electricity and withdrew multiple departmental reductions proposed by Councilor Marisa Fleming. Council President Anthony Zarrella presided over the session; all 11 members were present at roll call, though Councilor Fleming departed at 10:50 PM.
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Source: the City Council meeting of June 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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