Town of Mendon, Massachusetts — FY2027 Budget

The FY27 budget is approved

All warrant articles passed at Annual Town Meeting on May 12, and the Proposition 2½ override was approved by voters at the Town Election on May 19. The FY27 budget is fully funded. Thank you to everyone who participated in the budget process this spring.

Review the budget Documents & records →

What's next for Mendon

The new fiscal year begins July 1, 2026. The DLS-certified tax rate will be set in the fall. Mendon will hold a Special Town Meeting this fall to address any additional business. Budget discussions for FY28 will begin in January 2027 — check back here then for updated numbers and meeting schedules.

This site remains available as a reference. The budget breakdown, FAQ, approval process timeline, and official source links are still here if you need them.

Approved override amount: $1,100,000 · Updated 2026-05-20

Published by the Mendon Select Board in its official capacity, with the full knowledge and authorization of the Board and the Town Administrator, as a public informational resource for Mendon registered voters considering the FY27 Proposition 2½ override. This site exists because voters deserve a single, plain-language place to understand the budget, the ballot process, and the real consequences of each outcome — presented in a format that is easy to read, share, and reference.

All content is factual, non-partisan, and presented in good faith to the best of the Board's knowledge and reasonable judgment, accurate as of 2026-05-20. Figures reflecting approved budget amounts and the official ballot question are sourced from the Select Board's April 14, 2026 vote. Tax-rate and average-home impact figures are estimates pending certification by the Massachusetts Division of Local Services. For binding dates, official ballot language, and polling logistics, refer to the Town Clerk's office on mendonma.gov.

Providing factual voter information is a recognized governmental informational function under Massachusetts law. This site does not constitute a campaign expenditure and is not produced or distributed for the purpose of influencing any election beyond ensuring that Mendon voters have accurate, complete, and accessible information before they vote. Questions about the content may be directed to the Town Administrator's office.

Gap at level services

$1,189,451

Gap with added requests

$1,664,403

Tax rate change per $1,000 AV

0.6821

Estimated annual increase — average home

$453

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.

Your assessed value ($)

Default is the current average single-family assessed value in Mendon.

Estimated annual increase$453.25

Rate used: 0.6821 per $1,000 AV. Official DLS-certified rates are set at tax rate setting in fall 2026.

For reference

Understanding the FY27 budget

The override funds the MURSD district assessment only — not municipal services.
The $1,100,000 levy increase is permanent and becomes the new baseline.
The certified tax rate will be set by DLS in fall 2026.
A one-time stabilization fund draw of $564,403 supplements the override in year one.

See the FAQ for more detail or Numbers for the full budget breakdown.

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.