Sandwich Select Board Reorganizes; FY'27 Budget Shows $475K Surplus
Sandwich Select Board elected David Sampson Chair and Shane Hoctor Vice Chair, following the May election. The town is projected to have a surplus of at least $475,000 for FY'27 based on State Senate budget numbers, with Chapter 70 local aid increasing significantly and the excess levy reserve at
Select Board · Meeting of May 14, 2026
Sandwich Select Board elected David Sampson Chair and Shane Hoctor Vice Chair, following the May election. The town is projected to have a surplus of at least $475,000 for FY'27 based on State Senate budget numbers, with Chapter 70 local aid increasing significantly and the excess levy reserve at approximately $3,750,000. The Board authorized Chair Sampson to sign a letter supporting the FY'27 Seaport Economic Council grant application for the Sandwich Marina Harborwalk construction project, which requires an 80/20 state/town match with the application deadline of June 1, 2026.
The Board also approved a Class II Used Car Dealer's License for Montero Towing LTD dba JP Auto Sales, with manager Juan Montero holding 15 years of automotive sales experience. Regular Select Board meetings will begin at 6:00 PM effective the next meeting.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 578 words
Source: the Select Board meeting of May 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Sandwich meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Sandwich who follows town government? Share Townbrief Sandwich: they can sign up free.