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.
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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.
Durham Faces Snow Removal Budget Deficit and Critically Low Salt Reserves After Winter Storms
Durham's snow removal budget is overdrawn and salt supplies are critically low after recent winter storms. Officials are addressing the issue through upcoming budget hearings, but residents await updated information on response plans.
New Haven Exceeds $665K Snow Budget as Blizzard Calvin Costs Mount
New Haven exceeded its $665,000 annual snow removal budget by late February, spending $680,000 before Blizzard Calvin's final cleanup costs were tallied. Mayor Elicker says the total will be significantly higher.
Cheshire Budget Season Opens With $15 Million Gap Looming Over FY 2026-27
Cheshire's FY 2026-27 budget season begins with a $15 million gap. Public hearing March 11 at Town Hall. Last year's $146M budget passed 5-4 with a 12.7% tax increase.
Orange Meeting Roundup: Board of Finance Budget Session and Parks Commission This Week
Orange's Board of Finance holds a special budget meeting Thursday at the BOE office. The Park & Recreation Commission also meets this week.
Wallingford Roundup: Town Council Tackles Charter Review, $106K P&Z Funding, and Utility Budgets
Wallingford's Town Council tackled a Charter Revision Committee proposal, $106K in P&Z consultant funding, and budget transfers Tuesday. The PUC holds a utility budget workshop Wednesday, and an intersection safety study goes public Thursday.
Branford BOE Nears FY27 Budget Vote as $69M Spending Plan Takes Shape
Branford's Board of Education reviewed its $69.1 million operating budget at a February 11 workshop, with health insurance costs running over budget, $10.9 million in BHS capital projects advancing, and a potential FY27 budget vote approaching.
Durham Meeting Roundup: Traffic Camera Hearing Kicks Off Budget Season
Durham holds a public hearing Feb. 23 on a proposed traffic camera ordinance under state law, while the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance advance FY26-27 budget planning.
Bridgeport BOE: Budget Proposal, Bassick Plan, and Advocacy on This Week's Agenda
Bridgeport's Board of Education tackled the FY27 budget proposal, Bassick High School decommissioning, and state advocacy strategy across three meetings this week.
North Haven Grand List Up 2.7%, Budget Tops $151M in State of Town Address
Freda reports 2.7% grand list growth, a $151M budget, and $530K median home price at his 17th State of Town Address at Quinnipiac University.