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 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'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's Board of Finance holds a special budget meeting Thursday at the BOE office. The Park & Recreation Commission also meets this week.
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'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 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's Board of Education tackled the FY27 budget proposal, Bassick High School decommissioning, and state advocacy strategy across three meetings this week.
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.
The Woodbridge Board of Education meets on February 23, 2026, to review budget reports and a STEAM education presentation. While the meeting follows a routine format, families may want to stay informed about long-term academic and financial planning in the district.
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.