Overview: The recent Southampton Select Board meeting focused on the fiscal year 2026 budget discussions, highlighting significant challenges, particularly concerning the school department’s financial demands. Town Administrator Scott Szczebak outlined the fiscal challenges, emphasizing the impact of rising health insurance costs and transportation on the school budget, which constitutes approximately 62% of the town’s overall budget. The meeting also explored the library’s budgetary needs, the Parks Commission’s operational challenges, and cemetery management issues.