Raynham Town Meeting Results
The town meeting in Raynham saw a series of articles passed, addressing various municipal matters.
Overall, the meeting saw widespread approval of proposed articles, addressing a range of town governance, financial, and development issues.
Minor town positions were filled, including fence-viewers, field drivers, and wood measurers. Town officials' reports were accepted, and the Board of Selectmen received authorization to sign contracts and accept state or county funding for infrastructure improvements.
The fiscal year 2026 operating budget of $50,834,865 was approved. An additional $3,938,017 was allocated for the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, pending a Proposition 2.5 override. The Sewer Department's operating costs of $3,091,448 were also approved.
Several collective bargaining agreements were implemented, including one with Sewer Department employees and another with the Raynham Employees Unit, allocating $22,424 for the latter.
Other financial decisions included $906,700 for sewer construction debt, $37,000 for property value adjustments, and $400 for the local American Legion post. The town also set spending limits for revolving funds and appropriated $568,425 from ambulance receipts for service operations.
Capital expenditures were approved, including $258,949 for school renovations, $191,636 for police vehicles, $125,000 for a utility truck, and $174,043 for public access television.
Several bylaw changes were made. The Board of Selectmen was renamed to Select Board, the Capital Planning Committee's project cost threshold was raised to $25,000, and the Finance Committee's membership was reduced from seven to five.
The town authorized leasing of the South School property for up to 99 years and passed several land use changes related to agricultural and recreational restrictions.
Zoning bylaws were amended to comply with MBTA Communities Act requirements, and the town authorized a petition for an additional all-alcoholic beverages license at 1348 New State Highway.
See reporting on the Town Meeting and Raynham News.
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