Budget / Town Meeting & Election

The Town of Sutton is governed by General Bylaws, Home Rule Charter, Massachusetts General Law, and other relevant statutes. The Town’s form of government, an elected, five-member Select Board appoints a Town Manager to administer the daily operation of the Town. The Town’s legislative body is Open Town Meeting. According to the General Bylaws, the Town Manager must submit a balanced budget annually to the Select Board and Finance & Warrant Advisory Committee. The budget is reviewed by the Select Board before being moved to the Finance & Warrant Advisory Committee. The Finance & Warrant Advisory Committee reviews the annual operating budget and other warrant articles and submits their recommendations to Town Meeting. Town Meeting then votes to adopt the annual operating budget and other warrant articles at the Annual Town Meeting. Information related to the budget process, town meeting and the town election can be found below.

BUDGET & FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In accordance with the Town Bylaws, the Town Manager must annually submit a budget to the Select Board. The annual operating and capital budgets are submitted as part of the Town Administrator's Annual Budget & Financial Plan. It is important to note that the financial and budgetary information presented in the Annual Budget & Financial Plan are projections and are subject to change prior to Town Meeting. Click on the following links:

All Budget & Financial Information
Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Recommended Budget and Capital Plan (PDF)
Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget Presentation Slides (PDF)
 

TOWN MEETING

The Town of Sutton follows a traditional open town meeting process, which serves as an important platform for residents to engage in local governance. Town meetings are typically held twice a year in the spring (2nd Monday of May) and in the fall (3rd Monday in October). Voters come together to discuss and make decisions on key community issues, including budgets, zoning laws, and important local policies. In this forum, residents can propose, debate, and vote on a range of topics, ensuring that the decisions made reflect the collective voice of the town. The meeting is designed to be accessible and transparent, fostering active participation from the community in shaping the future of Sutton.

ANNUAL SPRING TOWN MEETING

Monday, May 11, 2026
Check-in begins at 6:30pm / Meeting starts promptly at 7pm
Middle School/High School Auditorium
383 Boston Road

• CLICK HERE to review the Commonwealth of Massacusetts/Office of Attorney General Open Meeting Law Guide
• CLICK HERE for the  2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting Schedule
• CLICK HERE for ALL chronological information and links to related board meetings discussing Spring 2026 Town Meeting
• CLICK HERE to view the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting Packet (includes Warrant)
• CLICK HERE to view the Virtual Town Warrant, a series of short videos to help break down each warrant article in a clear and straightforward way.

ANNUAL SPRING TOWN ELECTION

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
7:00am - 8:00pm All Precincts

• CLICK HERE for Annual Town Election 2026 Available Positions
• CLICK HERE for Spring 2026 Town Meeting & Town Election Schedule
• CLICK HERE to view list of Received and Certified Nomination Papers
• CLICK HERE to view the May 26, 2026 Town Election Warrant
• CLICK HERE for information regarding Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots and "Where do I go to Vote?"
• CLICK HERE to view the SPECIMEN Ballot