Finance Committee

Government · Finance Committee

Bellingham Finance Committee recommends $35.8 million school budget, cutting 37 positions

BELLINGHAM -- March 26, 2026, Bellingham Finance Committee recommends a reduced $35.8 million school budget that eliminates 37 positions. The committee voted 5-0 at its March 26 public hearing to recommend the Bellingham

Townbrief reporting · Mar 26

Government · Finance Committee

Finance Committee approves $57.1 million in FY27 budgets

Finance Committee approves $57.1 million in FY27 budgets. Chairman John Allam led the committee to unanimous approval of six major fiscal allocations, including $35.8 million for schools presented by Superintendent P. Marano, $11.7 million for group health insurance, $4.8 million for retirement,

Townbrief news summary · Mar 23

Government · Finance Committee

Bellingham Finance Committee Backs $35.8 Million School Budget With 37 Positions Cut

Bellingham Finance Committee unanimously recommended six FY27 budget lines totaling more than $57.4 million at its March 23 public hearing. The largest item, a $35,842,585 school department budget, was presented by Superintendent Peter Marano and E.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 23

Government · Finance Committee

Finance Committee approves $22,500 asbestos mitigation transfer

Bellingham Finance Committee approves $22,500 asbestos remediation transfer for Old Town Hall. The committee unanimously approved the transfer from the reserve fund to the AHERA Inspection account for design, remediation, and monitoring costs at 2 Mechanic Street. Chairman John Allam, along with

Townbrief news summary · Mar 9

Government · Finance Committee

Bellingham Finance Committee Approves $22,500 Emergency Asbestos Cleanup at School Building

Bellingham Finance Committee unanimously approves $22,500 emergency asbestos remediation at a school building, with a state-mandated April 30 deadline.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 9