Southwick Finance Committee approves $13,800 in reserve transfers, flags overdue taxes

Finance Committee · Meeting of March 3, 2026

Southwick Finance Committee approves $13,800 in reserve transfers and surfaces $365,000 in delinquent back taxes. The committee unanimously approved a $1,300 reserve fund transfer for Knox Box security units at town lake facilities, a $600 electricity transfer for lake management, and a $12,500 electricity transfer for the town library at the March 3 meeting, with Chair Joe presiding over a mix of in-person and Zoom members. Library Director Lynn told the committee her monthly electricity bill had reached $2,290 and that her department is requesting $33,000 for electricity in the FY27 budget.

Town Administrator Nicole warned the regional school district is projecting a 9.26 percent budget increase and said she has retained a benefits broker to evaluate health insurance options ahead of three collective bargaining deadlines on June 30. A committee member flagged $365,000 in delinquent property taxes, some owed since 1997, with one parcel carrying an $88,000 balance and no payment history, prompting plans for a meeting with the tax collection office.

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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of March 3, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.