FY2027 Budget Override

Medfield is preparing for important budget decisions at the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. Like many Massachusetts communities, Medfield faces rising costs for education, public safety, employee benefits, and other essential services. At the same time, revenue growth is limited by Proposition 2½, which restricts how much the Town can raise each year through property taxes. To maintain core municipal and school services and plan responsibly for the future, the Town and Warrant Committee are evaluating whether an operating override will be needed for Fiscal Year 2027.

FY2027 Budget Information and Presentations

General Override Materials

• MA DOR Guide: Levy Limits: A Primer on Proposition 2 ½
• MA DOR Guide: Proposition 2 ½ Ballot Questions: Requirements and Procedures
• MA DOR Resources: Proposition 2 ½ Overrides & Exclusions
• MGL Chapter 59, Section 21C
• MA OCPF Bulletin: Use of Governmental Resources for Political Purposes
• MA OCPF Bulletin: Activities of Public Officials in Support of or Opposition to Ballot Questions

The questions and answers below reflect the best available information as of February 2026. As the budget process continues, additional details will be shared with the community.