Annual Town Meeting

Authorizes $2,629,550 for the Hanlon track and field replacement: borrowing $1,687,000, CPA funds $642,550 (for non-turf elements), and Athletic Stabilization $300,000.

Authorizes $500,000 for a feasibility study on sports field needs for K–12 programming. Finance Committee: Approve only if Article 1 fails; Select Board: TBD.

Transfers $115,000 from CPA funds for design and construction of a pavilion at Cassidy Field.

Transfers $21,800 from the Debt Stabilization Fund to the FY2026 operating budget to offset debt exclusion project costs.

Transfers $795,000 from Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to the FY2026 General Fund Operating Budget.

Sets salaries for elected officers and appropriates funds for all Town charges, expenses, and debt for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Appropriates $5,450,046 to operate the Water Enterprise Fund for FY2026, funded by user fees ($5,215,046) and retained earnings ($235,000).

Appropriates $2,091,991 to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund for FY2026, funded by user fees ($2,070,092) and sewer betterment transfer ($21,899).

Appropriates $1,934,953 to operate the Solid Waste/Recycling Enterprise Fund for FY2026, funded by trash fees ($1,634,953) and retained earnings ($300,000).

Appropriates $2,619,608 from Certified Free Cash for 20+ capital projects: roads ($750,000), DPW vehicles, fire gear/hoses, technology systems, school security, and others.

Transfers $225,000 from Ambulance Receipts to purchase replacement heart monitors and LUCAS cardiopulmonary assist devices.

Raises and appropriates $800,000 for repairs to roads, sidewalks, bridges, and related infrastructure.

Transfers $35,000 from Solid Waste Enterprise retained earnings to replace a retaining wall at the Recycling Center.

Authorizes $525,000 for design and construction of student and staff bathroom upgrades at McGovern Elementary School.

Authorizes $425,250 for replacement of a failing boiler at Medway High School.

Transfers $215,000 from Certified Free Cash to the Medway Redevelopment Authority for legal, appraisal, and technical costs related to land acquisition in the Oak Grove Urban Renewal Area.

Raises and appropriates $300,000 to the Town's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust.

Raises and appropriates $100,000 to the General Stabilization Fund.

Transfers $50,000 from CPA funds for a Miyawaki mini-forest at Idylbrook Field. Both Select Board and Finance Committee recommendations were TBD at time of warrant.

Transfers $1,250,000 from CPA funds for the construction phase of preservation, repair, and restoration of the historic Ide House at 158 Main Street.

Transfers $350,000 from CPA funds for trail development at the Charles River. Both Select Board and Finance Committee recommendations were TBD at time of warrant.

Approves the CPA FY2026 budget of $411,175 for CPC administration ($20,000) and debt expense ($391,175); plus 10% statutory reserves ($146,394 each for open space, community housing, and historic preservation).

Accepts a state law provision allowing Town trust funds to be invested under the Massachusetts Prudent Investor Act standards.

Creates new revolving funds for sidewalk construction, tree planting, cemetery upkeep, and student device repair; sets FY2026 spending limits for all revolving funds including parks ($690,000) and school transportation ($300,000).

Accepts Little Tree Road and Rustic Road as public ways per a June 2024 Street Acceptance Plan, including utilities except sewer infrastructure.

Adds G.L. c. 41 §81Y/81Z appeals to ZBA powers; clarifies 3-year commencement period for special permits and site plan approvals; corrects surface parking location language.

Updates ADU bylaw to comply with G.L. c. 40A §3A — allows ADUs by right in single-family zones, capped at 900 sq ft or half the principal dwelling, prohibits short-term rental use.

Updates flood plain district to reference the July 8, 2025 FEMA FIRM; corrects recreational vehicle requirements in AE Zones; deletes outdated special permit provisions (Section 5.6.1.K).

Citizens' petition requiring registered voters to show identification (photo ID or other document verifying name and address) before voting at any Town Meeting.