Finance Committee reduces projected deficit to $660,394 with Governor's preliminary budget
The Harvard Finance Committee received updated state budget guidance reducing the town's projected deficit by $127,000 to $660,394. Town Finance Director Jared Mulvane presented the Governor's preliminary budget, cautioning the figures remain subject to change during the state budget process. The
Finance Committee · Meeting of February 3, 2026
HARVARD — The Harvard Finance Committee received updated state budget guidance reducing the town's projected deficit by $127,000 to $660,394. Town Finance Director Jared Mulvane presented the Governor's preliminary budget, cautioning the figures remain subject to change during the state budget process. The committee identified an additional reduction by moving Police Cruiser replacement from operating expense to the Capital Plan Improvement Committee.
Finance Committee Chair Mike Derse requested all members complete a survey on proposed budget adjustments, with results to inform the committee's final vote on cuts for submission to the Select Board.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of February 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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