FY26 Review & FY27 Forecast – Presentation

FY26 Review & FY27 Forecast – Presentation Overview

The FY26 Review & FY27 Forecast presentation provides a comprehensive look at the Town of Great Barrington’s financial position, the pressures shaping the FY27 budget, and the policy-driven approach guiding future decisions.

This presentation is designed to move beyond a year-end financial snapshot and instead tell the story of how the Town plans for long-term sustainability. It explains how revenues are collected and spent, how financial policies and strategic priorities guide budgeting, and how the Town is working to balance service delivery with fiscal responsibility.

Key topics include:

• The Town’s layered budgeting approach, combining policy, performance, program, and line-item frameworks

• A review of FY26 financial results and trends

• An explanation of Free Cash, debt levels, and capital obligations

• The Town Manager’s FY27 budget objectives

• Capital planning and funding strategies

• Revenue and expense trends

• Budget scenarios and the path forward

Together, these elements demonstrate how Great Barrington is aligning financial decisions with long-term community goals while protecting taxpayers and essential services.

Click here, or the image below, to view the Slides of the February 3, 2026 Presentation.