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Bolton budget workshop flags jump in resident state trooper costs

Town of Bolton Board of Select · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Board discussed a projected increase in the police protection budget tied to resident state trooper salary/benefit increases and billing timing; members noted the town pays most of the resident trooper cost and that state contract timing can create uncertainty.

Bolton officials flagged an increase in the police protection line at their Feb. 10 budget workshop, driven primarily by higher resident state trooper salary and benefit costs and by billing timing that hampers forecasting.

Staff said the town pays about 85% of its resident trooper salaries and benefits; the state covers…

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