GEORGETOWN – The Town of Georgetown is pleased to share that the town will be hosting the second annual budget fair, allowing residents to me with and ask questions of individual department heads.
When:
Wednesday, April 30 from 4-6 p.m.
Where:
Penn Brook School, 68 Elm St.
- Gymnasium (Budget Fair)
- Cafeteria (Kids Activities)
Who:
Town officials will be present to discuss their specific budgets at various tables, giving residents to opportunity to pick which specific budget they would like to learn more about. Town leaders will be able to answer questions and provide additional information about the budget.
Town Participants will include:
- Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco
- Members of the Georgetown Select Board
- The Georgetown Finance and Advisory Committee
- Superintendent Margo Ferrick
- Chief Matt McKay and Georgetown Firefighters
- Chief David Sedgwick and Georgetown Police Officers
- Georgetown Council on Aging staff and volunteers
- Georgetown Peabody Library Director Sarah Cognata
- Town Clerk Kerri McManus
The Town of Georgetown 2025-2026 budget accounts for two scenarios: A level-funded budget (rejecting an increase over Proposition 2 1/2) and a needs-based budget (seeking an increase over Proposition 2 1/2). The Budget Fair will offer residents a chance to learn more about specific department budgets and connect with town officials who will provide insight and valuable information.
The event will also feature free activities for kids, courtesy of the Georgetown PTA, and feature arts and crafts and free food and entertainment for kids.
Based on the current level-funded proposed budget, Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco projects significant staffing reductions in virtually all departments. Police, fire, and schools have expressed those conclusions more specifically in their own department budget proposals.
For more information about the FY26 Budget, visit the budget website here.
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