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Farmington council approves $143.2 million recommended budget, forwards package to town meeting and referendum
Summary
The Town Council approved a recommended FY2026–27 budget of $143,244,394 and forwarded it to the annual town meeting on April 20 and a referendum on April 30; the Board of Education presented a $86,858,554 school budget and the proposed tax rate is 27.55 mills.
The Town of Farmington Council unanimously approved a recommended fiscal year 2026–27 budget totaling $143,244,394 and forwarded the package to the annual town meeting on April 20 and a referendum on April 30.
Town Manager Kathy Polonsky opened the public hearing and review, describing the formal process and timeline and outlining workshop changes. “Tonight, I present for you the review of the town council's proposed budget for fiscal year 26 27,” Polonsky said as she summarized additions and reductions made by the council.
Polonsky said the council restored funding for an additional patrol officer ($86,000), added $71,533 for a highway maintainer, $48,467 for benefits tied to two new employees, $320,000 to purchase a dump truck,…
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