Board of Selectmen approves grant, budget transfers, and warrant payments May 14.
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of May 14, 2026
Warren Selectmen unanimously approve $5,000 grant for senior produce program. Chair Richard J. Eichacker, Vice Chair Derick R.
Veliz, and Clerk Raymond C. Kopacko accepted Healthy Quaboag funding to support fresh produce delivery organized by Sharon Meli and administered by the Senior Center Director. The board also approved four line-item budget transfers totaling $16,258.50 and authorized payment of $194,794.08 in accounts payable and $19,479.89 in vendor bills.
Discussion of the fiscal year 2027 budget and June Annual Town Meeting warrant centered on a proposed two fire department positions contingent on a federal SAFER grant and a contentious debate over district above-minimum school funding and West Brookfield Elementary closure options.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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