CSWD board approves transmittal of revised FY2027 budget to member towns after cuts and new fees

The Chittenden Solid Waste District board voted unanimously April 22 to transmit a revised FY2027 budget to the district's member municipalities for their approval, after staff described expense cuts, revenue adjustments and a set of new and revised fees.

Executive Director Sarah told commissioners the revised plan reflects significant edits to preserve cash following a recent fraudulent theft and to accommodate projected MRF (material recovery facility) transition costs. "The income before the transfers to the reserves and after depreciation is just over $2,200,000," she said, framing the package of cuts and revenue updates.

Why it matters: the revised budget shapes the district's operating capacity for the next fiscal year, funds continued services at existing facilities and finances capital work tied to the new MRF. Commissioners said they wanted transparent options; staff presented several alternatives and recommended the revised option that excludes a $45,000 set of "further…