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.
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New Haven Teachers Dispute District's Rising Absence Narrative
New Haven teachers are disputing the district's framing of rising absences, blaming 70 vacancies and low pay. NHPS CFO proposes raising substitute budget from $1.13M to $2.13M.
North Branford Sets Public Budget Hearing for March 31, Referendum May 12
North Branford holds a 2026-27 budget public hearing March 31 at the high school cafeteria, with voters to decide the final plan at a May 12 referendum.
Cheshire Town Manager Releases FY 2027 Budget Book; Adoption Vote April 28
Cheshire Town Manager Sean Kimball released the FY 2027 Proposed Digital Budget Book on March 10, opening a review period with department presentations through April 23 and an adoption vote April 28.
Bridgeport Schools Face $45 Million Gap, Board Votes to Seek $106M in State Aid
Bridgeport schools face a $45M gap for 2026-27. Board voted 6-2 on March 10 to seek $106M in state aid; Mayor Ganim pledged $10M in local funding over two years.
Yale and New Haven Sign $230M Deal, Raising Annual Payments to $30M
Yale agreed to pay New Haven more than $230M over 6 years — raising annual payments to $30M and eliminating an $8M budget cliff in a deal Mayor Elicker called unprecedented.
New Haven Finance Committee: 56% of City Real Estate Is Tax-Exempt
New Haven’s 2025 Grand List hit $9.26B, up 2.48%, but 56% of city real estate — including 43% owned by Yale — stays off the tax rolls at $10.6B.
New Haven Climate Office Seeks $171K in Budget to Replace Expiring ARPA Funds
New Haven’s climate office needs $171K in FY2027 general fund to survive as ARPA expires — Director Winter and Deputy Director Chua-Reyes positions are at stake.
New Haven Snow Clearing Costs Top Budget by $1.2M After Blizzard Calvin
New Haven is $1.2M over its snow budget after Blizzard Calvin. Contractor failures and 780 of 900 bus stops uncleared exposed at a Board of Alders debrief.
New Haven Public Schools Budget Hearing Highlights $18.9 Million Deficit
New Haven Public Schools faces an $18.9M deficit for FY2027. The Board of Alders heard Mayor Elicker's $733M city budget proposal March 9, which adds $5M for schools.
New Haven Schools Face $18.9M Deficit, Push for State Aid
New Haven Public Schools face an $18.9M FY2027 deficit. City officials are urging state lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 7 to boost per-student funding by $1,975.
Bridgeport City Council Holds March 2 Meeting, Budget Season Ahead
Bridgeport's City Council met March 2 as the 20-member body moves toward budget season. Council President Aidee Nieves presides over biweekly sessions at 45 Lyon Terrace.