Sudbury Releases Town Manager’s Proposed FY27 Budget and Updated Capital Plan
SUDBURY, MA — The Town of Sudbury has released the Town Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), including the operating budget, enterprise budget, capital budget, and transfers to Stabilization Funds.
As proposed, the FY27 budget totals $138,943,141, representing an increase of $7,146,334 (5.42%) over the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The budget reflects continued investment in core municipal services, education, public safety, infrastructure, and long-term financial stability, while balancing rising personnel, operating, and capital cost pressures.
“This budget reflects a careful balance between maintaining high-quality services and managing ongoing cost drivers,” said Town Manager Andy Sheehan. “It reflects disciplined financial planning, realistic revenue assumptions, and a continued focus on long-term sustainability.”
The FY27 operating budget addresses contractual and staffing obligations, inflationary pressures, and service demands across Town departments, Sudbury Public Schools, and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, while maintaining appropriate reserve and stabilization policies.
Updated 15-Year Capital Plan
In conjunction with the FY27 budget, the Town has also released an updated and revised 15 Year Capital Improvement Plan, reflecting refined project scopes, updated cost estimates, revised timelines, and funding assumptions.
The capital plan identifies key drivers of capital needs, including aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance, climate adaptation, and evolving service demands. It was shaped by a staff-level Capital Expenditure Committee with representatives from Town departments, Sudbury Public Schools (SPS), and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS). The 15-Year Capital Plan is intended as a living document, updated annually to reflect changing conditions, priorities, and available resources. Year 1 of the plan is the ensuing year’s capital budget request.
Highlights of the Capital Planning Process:
- Comprehensive assessment of current assets
- Inflation-adjusted cost projections and phased timelines
- Monthly interdepartmental meetings to refine scope and priorities
- Categorization of projects by urgency, sustainability, and service impact
Capital Funding Sources May Include:
- Tax levy and stabilization funds
- Capital or debt exclusions
- Community Preservation Act
- Other municipal and enterprise funds
The Town Manager’s Proposed FY27 Budget and revised Capital Plan will be reviewed by the Select Board and Finance Committee and presented to Town Meeting for consideration. Public engagement and oversight will continue throughout the budget review process.