2023-24 Budget Information

The Readfield Budget Committee and Select Board are committed to holding our meetings with the widest scope of public input and transparency.  Our guiding principle in the budget development process is "To provide the services our residents want, at the level of service they expect, as cost effectively as possible".  Below you will find additional information on the budget process:

Meetings and Participation:

• Budget Committee meetings will begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings (unless otherwise noted.)
• Every meeting will include a Public Comment agenda item.
• Budget Committee meetings will be physically held at the Town Office.
• The public may participate in Budget Committee meetings in person, or via Zoom web conference or Zoom teleconference by calling +1 929 436 2866 and entering Meeting ID: 837 8064 8941 and Passcode: 582689.  Public Hearings * are held using the Select Board meeting credentials provided in the meeting materials.  
• Written comments may be made in advance of the meeting using an online form on the Town website at https://www.readfieldmaine.org/select-board/webforms/public-meeting-and-hearing-comment-form.  All meetings are open to the public.

Schedule & Goals:

FY24 Budget & Warrant Schedule (as amended1/3/2023)

Current Select Board Goals (from Select Board Retreat and Budget Discussions)

Budget Committee Meetings & Materials:

November 17, 2022 Budget Committee Meeting - Budget Goals and Planning (see above)

January 11, 2023 Budget Committee Meeting - Departments I

January 25, 2023 Budget Committee Meeting - Departments II - POSTPONED to February 1.

February 1 , 2023 Budget Committee Meeting - Departments II & Joint Meeting on Capital Planning

February 15, 2023 Budget Committee Meeting - Departments III

March 8, 2023 Budget Committee Meeting - Draft Budget Review

March 15, 2023 School Board Meeting - Budget Review - about 75% of tax bills is education spending.

March 22, 2023 Public Budget Meeting / Hearing

• Draft Town Meeting Warrant
• Budget Draft Summary Sheets
• Line-item Budget Detail
• Public Hearing Presentation

April 12, 2023 Budget Committee Meeting - Final Budget Review & Approval

May 31, 2023 Public Hearing on Approved Budget

• Final Town Meeting Warrant and Attachments
• Final Budget Summary Sheets
• Line-Item Budget Detail
• Public Hearing Presentation
• Final FY-24 Budget & Warrant Public Hearing Video

Final Budget Information:

TBD...