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Breaking Down the Town's Annual Budget (S2, 04)
In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, we dive into one of the most important topics in town government—the annual budget.
Hosts Mia and Amanda are joined by Town Manager Kim Newman and Assistant Town Manager Mark Reil to explain how the budget comes together, what the Town is prioritizing this year, and what residents can expect at the upcoming Town Meeting.
We cover: How the budget process works, key investments and priorities for FY26, the challenges Orleans is facing this year, including inflation, staffing, and long-term capital needs, what the Capital Improvement Plan is and how…
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