Mendon is asking voters to authorize a Prop 2½ override
Mendon voters will decide whether to authorize a Prop 2½ override for FY27. The proposal raises the levy limit to support school and town services, including public safety and municipal operations. Use this site to review the amount, the service impacts, and the official voting timeline before Town Meeting on May 12 and the town election on May 19.
Public information session: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm at Town Hall.
We'll discuss the FY27 budget and Prop 2½ override and answer voter questions.
This covers all of town government, not just schools. The MURSD district assessment is the largest cost driver, but the override funds Fire, Police, and municipal administration too.
What would this add to your tax bill?
Enter your home's assessed value to see the estimated annual increase. Use the value from your property tax bill—not the market price. Check the Assessors' Office if you're not sure.
Default is the current average single-family assessed value in Mendon.
Rate used: 0.6821 per $1,000 AV. Official DLS-certified rates are set at tax rate setting in fall 2026.
Before you vote
Five things worth understanding first
- Does this override pay only for schools, or for all of town government?
- How was the dollar amount decided?
- What gets cut if it fails?
- Is this increase permanent — will my taxes stay higher every year going forward?
- Where is the official warrant and what does the ballot actually say?
See the FAQ for direct answers, Numbers for the full budget breakdown, or Vote Info for dates and polling locations.
Where to find the official documents
Use these links to verify official postings, ballot language, election logistics, and school budget materials before you vote.
Town of Mendon — official postings
- Town Clerk's office — Warrants, ballots, election dates, and registration deadlines — this is your authoritative source.
- Town of Mendon homepage — News, agendas, and department contacts.
- Town Meeting — Meeting schedule and logistics.
- Agenda Center — Select Board and committee agendas with posted materials.
- Document Center — Finance Committee reports and town PDFs.
School district
- MURSD — Budget & Finance — District budget materials, school committee presentations, and school-side financials.
Massachusetts state resources
- MA voter registration (Secretary of State) — Register online or check your registration status.
- DOR: Prop 2½ Overrides & Exclusions explained — State explanation of how overrides work legally.
- DOR Tax Impact Calculator — State tool to estimate the effect of an override on your tax bill.