East Haven Mayor Proposes 2.81-Mill Hike; GOP Cites $1.7M Gap
East Haven Mayor Carfora's FY27 budget proposes a 2.81-mill tax hike. Republicans on the Board of Finance voted 4-2 against, citing a $1.7M shortfall and unfinished prior-year audit.
East Haven Mayor Carfora's FY27 budget proposes a 2.81-mill tax hike. Republicans on the Board of Finance voted 4-2 against, citing a $1.7M shortfall and unfinished prior-year audit.
Woodbridge saw a full week of government meetings March 2–6, 2026. The Board of Education held three committee sessions; the Town Plan and Zoning Commission, Human Services Commission, and CUPOP met March 2–3; and the Board of Finance held a budget session March 4. The Conservation Commission meets tonight (March 5) and the BOS Strategic Planning Committee meets tomorrow (March 6).
Branford saw a full week of government activity March 2–5, 2026, with more than ten boards and commissions convening. The Board of Education voted in special session on authorizing BHS roof replacement plans, while the Board of Finance held a special meeting and the Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled for a public hearing tonight.
Orange's Board of Finance holds a special budget meeting Thursday at the BOE office. The Park & Recreation Commission also meets this week.
Orange CT's weekly government meeting roundup covers recent activity from the Board of Finance, Board of Selectmen, and Board of Health. Key discussions include budget planning, town operations, and public health oversight, with limited updates from other boards.
Durham's boards are focused on the FY25-26 budget, traffic safety, and land use planning. The Board of Selectmen and Finance are deep in budget reviews, the PZC adopted new zoning rules, and the Board of Education is preparing for contract talks.
Branford’s Board of Education held multiple budget-focused meetings in early February 2026, while the Board of Finance reviewed the police pension valuation report. Other boards, including the Academy on the Green Committee and Board of Ethics, have published 2026 schedules but reported no recent actions.