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FY2027 Budget

Budget Season Highlights

Planned Equipment Replacements at Public Works
Planned Equipment Replacements at Public Works

For Scarborough Public Works, the key to minimizing surprise costs when it comes to vehicles and equipment is to follow a routine replacement schedule. Their FY2027 budget request includes $557,000 for replacing four pieces of equipment that keep operations running smoothly: a plow truck, tree truck/bucket truck, pickup truck, and an indoor floor scrubber. Learn more about this request, their vehicle and equipment replacement schedule, and how the department is able to extend their equipment beyond the average lifespan.

FY27 Budget Balancing Act
FY27 Budget Balancing Act

By Jon Anderson, Scarborough Town Council

On April 1, the Town Manager and School Superintendent submitted their FY2027 budget request to the Town Council. Overall, both the Town and School budgets include relatively modest new investments. Because they are service‑based organizations, most costs are tied to people—about 81% of the school budget and 65% of the Town budget are personnel‑related. 

FINAL_CouncilRadioProjectPresentation (PDF)
Capital Investment: Radio Systems Project (opens in new window/tab)

The Town of Scarborough is exploring a significant municipal two-way radio communications system upgrade for its public safety, public service, and school departments in Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach. If approved in the FY27 budget, it would go to referendum for voter approval in the November 2026 election.

Budget Roundtables (Conversations With Councilors)
Budget Roundtables (Conversations With Councilors)

Budget Roundtable discussions (part of Conversations with Councilors) will be held at various locations in town throughout the month of May. Join one in your neighborhood and share your thoughts on the budget or other local issues.