Finance Committee reviews FY2027 budget amid staffing cuts
The Finance Committee discussed the proposed FY2027 budget impacts amid significant department staffing reductions. Chair Carey McDonald questioned department leaders on budget impacts and revenue ideas, with five of six committee members present.
City Council · Meeting of May 26, 2026
MALDEN — The Finance Committee discussed the proposed FY2027 budget impacts amid significant department staffing reductions. Chair Carey McDonald questioned department leaders on budget impacts and revenue ideas, with five of six committee members present. Across departments, positions were lost through attrition with potential for up to 20 more layoffs budgeted at $33,000 each.
The city received a $1.9 million Massachusetts Clean Energy Center grant for Fairway School energy efficiency, with the committee planning to vote on the budget by June 9.
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Source: the City Council meeting of May 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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