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Transfer from
Salary
Adjustment
End-of-Year
(Interdepartmental)
Transfer
Snow Deficit
Carryforward
Reserve
Fund
Revolving
Fund
Authorization
Increase
Total
Adjustment
Human Services -$ 8,000$ -$ -$ 8,000$
Finance -$ 46,500$ -$ -$ 46,500$
Land Use -$ 39,000$ -$ -$ 39,000$
Town Clerk -$ 15,000$ -$ -$ 15,000$
Innovation & Technology -$ 58,000$ -$ -$ 58,000$
DPW -Snow -$ 115,912$ 400,000$ -$ -$ 515,912$
DPW - Other -$ 15,000$ -$ -$ 15,000$
Tourism Revolving -$ -$ -$ 203,000$ 203,000$
Building Rental Revolving -$ -$ -$ 80,000$ 80,000$
Compost Revolving -$ -$ -$ 52,000$ 52,000$
Fire Department 189,000$ 110,000$ -$ -$ 299,000$
189,000$ 407,412$ 400,000$ -$ 335,000$ 1,331,412$
Summary of Requested FY2026 End-of-Year Budget Adjustments
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
Elections Printing & Forms
3. To be transferred from:
Elections Seasonal/Part-Time Wages
4. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a vote
of Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph (b),
as amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$15,000.00
11162002-538080
Account Name Account Number
11162001-512000
Account Name Account Number
$55,460.75
Mary de Alderete
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $15,000.00
The Elections division experienced an overage in expenses due to the unscheduled
special town election on June 16, 2026, including additional printing costs and
police details. This overage can be covered by funds from Elections Seasonal/Part-
Time Wages, the need for which has been reduced due to efficiencies in election
day processes.
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $15,000.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
Comptroller Regular Wages
3. To be transferred from:
Assessors Professional Services
4. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $46,500.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
Carolyn Kosnoff
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $46,500.00
The Finance Department experienced an overage in personal services due to the
implementation of recommendations from the Class & Compensation study. This
can be covered by a transfer from Finance professional services.
11141002-530000
Account Name Account Number
$48,919.54
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a vote
of Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph (b),
as amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$46,500.00
11135001-511000
Account Name Account Number
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
Land Use Admin Reg. Wage
3. To be transferred from:
a. Land Use Admin/ Prof Svc 11175002-520000 : 6,000$
b.Planning/ Contract Svc. 11175002-520000 : 33,000$
4.a. Present balance in Appropriation:
4.b. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $39,000.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
Carol Kowalski
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $39,000.00
The Land Use, Housing, and Development Department experienced an overage in
personal services spending due to the implementation of recommendations from
the Class & Compensation study. This can be covered by a transfer from LUHD
expenses.
Account Name Account Number
$33,600.00
$10,500.00
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a
vote of Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph
(b), as amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$39,000.00
11174001-511000
Account Name Account Number
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
3. To be transferred from:
4. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $8,000.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
The Human Services department incurred additional expenses in regular wages as a result
of the implementation of recommendations from the Class & Compensation study. This
overage in Human Services Personal Services can be covered by a transfer from Human
Services Expenses.
Dana Bickelman
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $8,000.00
$16,928.23
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a vote of
Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph (b), as
amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$8,000.00
11545001-512000
Account Name Account Number
Human Services -Youth & Family Contract
Svc. 11544002-520000
Account Name Account Number
Human Services - Admin & Outreach Reg.
Wages
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
Innovation & Technology Reg. Wages
3. To be transferred from:
4. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $58,000.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
Tim Goncalves
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $58,000.00
The Innovation & Technology department incurred additional expenses in regular
wages as a result of the implementation of recommendations from the Class &
Compensation study, as well as paid parental leave. This overage in IT Personal
Services can be covered by a transfer from IT Expenses.
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a vote
of Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph (b),
as amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$58,000.00
11155001-511000
Account Name Account Number
11155002-534040
Account Name Account Number
$64,814.37
Innovation & Technology Software
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
DPW - Snow Removal Overtime
3. To be transferred from:
a. Municipal Software Support
4.a. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Account Name Account Number
The Department of Public Works experienced an overage in personal services due to
extreme snowfall during FY26 that exceeded budget. This overage in DPW Snow
Removal Personal Services can be covered by a transfer from IT Expenses.
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a vote
of Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph (b), as
amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$115,912
11421001-513000
Account Name Account Number
$164,872.00
11155002-534041
David Pinnsoneault
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $115,912.00
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $115,912.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
DPW - Parks Overtime
3. To be transferred from:
a. DPW - Parks Cont. Svc.
4.a. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
11630002-520000
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a vote
of Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph (b),
as amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$15,000.00
11630001-513000
Account Name Account Number
Account Name Account Number
$33,354.00
David Pinnsoneault
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $15,000.00
The Department of Public Works experienced an overage in personal services due
to overtime, vacation buybacks, and implementation of the class & compensation
study. This overage in DPW Personal Services can be covered by a transfer from
DPW Expenses.
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $15,000.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for End of Year Transfer between Departmental Line-Items
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
Fire Suppression
3. To be transferred from:
Fire Expenses
4. Present balance in Appropriation:
5. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Chair, Select Board
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $110,000.00
Chair, Appropriation Committee
11230002-585020
Derek Sencabaugh
Department Head
Date
Transfer voted in the sum of: $110,000.00
Account Name Account Number
$120,555.00
In fiscal year 2026 the fire department incurred unbudgeted expenses due to
coverage for injuries on duty, paid parental leave, retirement payout of accrued time,
overtime and adjustments from the Class and Comp study.
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer between line-items as appropriated via a vote
of Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B, paragraph (b),
as amended by the Municipal Modernization Act.
$110,000.00
11222001-513000
Account Name Account Number
EOY
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for Increase of Authorization of Departmental Revolving Funds
1. Revolving Fund to be Increased:
2. Original Authorization
3. Amount of Increase Requested
4. Revised Authorization
5. Explanation for purpose of authorization increase:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Authorization voted in the sum of:
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Authorization voted in the sum of:
$728,000
Chair, Select Board
Date
$728,000
Chair, Appropriation Committee
$80,000
$728,000
The Building Rental Revolving Fund saw significant activity this year, driving an
increase in maintenance and overtime costs.The proposed increase covers
outstanding invoices and projected remaining payroll for FY26. The Building Rental
Revolving Fund balance of $1,628,542 is sufficient to cover the increased
authorization.
Date
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for an increase in the authorization of a Departmental Revolving Fund
authorized via vote of Annual Town Meeting in accordance with MGL, Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Building Rental Rev. Fund
$648,000
Revolving Fund
Increase
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for Increase of Authorization of Departmental Revolving Funds
1. Revolving Fund to be Increased:
2. Original Authorization
3. Amount of Increase Requested
4. Revised Authorization
5. Explanation for purpose of authorization increase:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Authorization voted in the sum of:
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Authorization voted in the sum of:
Chair, Appropriation Committee
$203,000
$765,000
The Tourism Fund had a strong year, with revenues associated with America 250
celebrations. However, increased revenue drove increased expenses for merchandise,
sales tax, and staffing costs, as well as startup costs associated with the iREV tour
program, class & compensation study impacts, and vacation buybacks. The Tourism
Fund Balance of $344,219 is sufficient to cover the increased authorization.
Date
$765,000
Chair, Select Board
Date
$765,000
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for an increase in the authorization of a Departmental Revolving Fund
authorized via vote of Annual Town Meeting in accordance with MGL, Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Tourism Revolving
$562,000
Revolving Fund
Increase
TO: Appropriation Committee & Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for Increase of Authorization of Departmental Revolving Funds
1. Revolving Fund to be Increased:
2. Original Authorization
3. Amount of Increase Requested
4. Revised Authorization
5. Explanation for purpose of authorization increase:
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Authorization voted in the sum of:
Action of Appropriation Committee:
Approved Disapproved
Authorization voted in the sum of:
$1,086,171
Chair, Select Board
Date
$1,086,171
Chair, Appropriation Committee
$52,000
$1,086,171
The Compost Revolving Fund had another strong year, with increased revenues and
activity driving an increase in materials, sales tax, and maintenance costs.The
proposed increase covers outstanding invoices and projected remaining payroll for
FY26. The Compost Revolving Fund balance of $1,387,147 is sufficient to cover the
increased authorization.
Date
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for an increase in the authorization of a Departmental Revolving Fund
authorized via vote of Annual Town Meeting in accordance with MGL, Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Compost Revolving
$1,034,171
Revolving Fund
Increase
TO: Select Board
SUBJECT: Request for Transfer from Salary Transfer Account
1. Amount requested:
2. To be transferred to:
3. Explanation for purpose of transfer:
Chief Derek Sencabaugh
Action of Select Board:
Approved Disapproved
Transfer voted in the sum of:
In fiscal year 2026 the fire department incurred unbudgeted expenses due to
coverage for injuries on duty, paid parental leave, retirement payout of accrued
time, overtime and adjustments from the Class and Comp study. The Town's Salary
Reserve account has a balance of $1,637,689 which is adequate to cover this
transfer (and others proposed for FY2026).
Department Head
Date
$189,000.00
Chair, Select Board
Account Name Account Number
Town of Lexington
Request is hereby made for the following transfer from the Salary Transfer Account as
appropriated via vote of Annual Town Meeting:
$189,000.00
Fire - Regular Wages 11222001-511000
SA