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Council reviews FY27 budget items: parks enhancements and police cruiser financing discussed

Smithsburg Town Council · February 17, 2026
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Council reviewed parks budget additions (benches, Phase 2 pavers/ADA access) and police budget considerations; the police chief proposed financing two cruisers and council asked staff to verify legal permissibility of leasing arrangements under Maryland law.

The Smithsburg Town Council reviewed departmental FY27 budget items, including parks improvements and police equipment.

Parks committee members requested funding for Phase 2 of the vacant-lot-to-park project, estimating roughly $30,000 for pavers, ADA access, benches and site prep; members discussed grant timing (POS, T‑Mobile) and possible partial use…

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