Easton voters made their voices heard in a big way. At the Annual Town Meeting, residents overwhelmingly approved the proposed FY2026 operating budget, which includes an operational override to preserve essential services in our schools, public safety, and town departments. The message was clear: Easton supports funding the town’s future.

Easton officials are proposing an operational override to address a budget shortfall, and residents are already paying for two major debt exclusion projects (the Blanche Ames school and new public safety facilities). Many are asking: How will this affect my tax bill? Here’s a neutral, fact-based breakdown using Easton’s median home value of $660,000 as an example.