Human Services
A grouping of services aimed at residents who need extra support: help for veterans, programs for seniors through the Council on Aging, recreation programs, and the public library.
This fell to $2,304,211 this year, about 9% less than the $2,530,970 it was in FY2025.
Computed from each fiscal year's own adopted budget figures below - see Methodology.
By Fiscal Year
| Fiscal Year | Adopted Amount |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,304,211 |
| FY2025 | $2,530,970 |
| FY2024 | $2,349,760 |
| FY2023 | $2,186,033 |
| FY2022 | $2,323,833 |
| FY2021 | $2,188,980 |
| FY2020 | $2,246,466 |
| FY2019 | $2,115,638 |
| FY2018 | $1,959,048 |
| FY2017 | $1,846,450 |
| FY2016 | $1,761,740 |
Who Runs It
Several smaller city offices and boards, including the Veterans' Services Officer, the Council on Aging, and the Library Board of Trustees, all Mayor-appointed.
Governing law: M.G.L. c. 40, § 8B (Council on Aging)