The Cumberland Town Council held a special meeting on May 29, 2024, primarily focused on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025. The meeting highlighted significant changes in revenue and expenditure projections compared to the previous year.

The total general revenue for 2025 is proposed at $80,431,567, an increase from the adopted figure of $78,310,789 in 2024. Library receipts are also set to rise slightly, with a proposal of $380,311 compared to $373,926 adopted last year. School receipts are projected to increase from $28,326,165 in 2024 to $29,763,407 for 2025. However, state aid and grants are expected to decrease from $9,957,494 to $9,098,493.

On the expenditure side, the total budget for town departments is proposed at $14,369,099, up from $13,445,990 in 2024. Public safety funding is also set to increase, with a proposed budget of $10,613,534 compared to $10,291,931 last year. Notably, the budget for administration under Information Technology is expected to rise significantly from $149,624 to $186,232.

Other key proposals include a reduction in community outreach funding from $106,500 to $103,000 and a decrease in total debt service from $8,407,787 to $7,550,430. The overall proposed budget for the town stands at $119,673,778, up from $116,968,374 in 2024.

The mayor provided a brief overview of the budget proposals, indicating that this was the third meeting discussing these financial plans. The council is expected to deliberate further on these proposals in upcoming sessions, with the aim of finalizing the budget for the next fiscal year.