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Legislative Delegation Budget Briefing

At a glance

  • What: a July 14, 2026 visit from Representative Hannah Kane and Senator Michael Moore on the state budget and local aid.
  • Where it stands: informational; no vote.

Detail

  • They presented a framed linen-paper replica of the 1776 Ezekiel Russell printing of the Declaration of Independence, produced by the Revolution 250 group.
  • Kane gave an overview of the FY27 budget process, changes to the Chapter 90 funding calculations, and local earmarks obtained for the town. Moore described the Senate budget, including Chapter 70 funding and efforts at more equity among cities and towns.
  • Garcia asked about possible expansion of Massachusetts School Building Authority funding to municipal building projects.
  • Moore discussed data centers and his effort to enact a moratorium until regulatory procedures exist (see Data Center Zoning Bylaw Update).
  • June 23 correspondence from Kane (Chapter 90 enactment sent to the Governor, a $1.56 billion supplemental spending bill including Shrewsbury funding, and House passage of a $3.5 billion environmental bond bill) was noted with appreciation.

Sources

Log

2026-07-14 - Select Board

Legislators briefed the board and presented the Declaration replica. Figures cited: state budget $63.4 billion (up 3.9%); Chapter 70 aid to Shrewsbury about $23.4 million (up about 4.2%) and unrestricted aid about $3.67 million; Route 20 project now about $49.7 million, to be advertised by the end of August; home rule hearings July 20 and 22. Asked about wildlife corridors, more road money, MSBA and municipal building funding, the legislators said no dedicated source exists; the senator said he would refile his data center moratorium amendment in the economic development bill (from auto-captions).

2026-06-23 - Select Board

Correspondence from Kane noted.