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Cheshire adopts $155.6 million FY 2026–27 budget, sets mill rate at 31.68 mills
Summary
The Town of Cheshire on April 28 adopted its FY 2026–27 budgets — general fund, water pollution control and community pool — setting a mill rate of 31.68 mills. Council debate focused on whether to draw additional reserve funds to lower taxes amid uncertain state aid.
The Town of Cheshire adopted its fiscal year 2026–27 budgets on April 28, setting a combined general fund appropriation that rolls up to $155,550,533 and a tax rate of 31.68 mills.
Budget Chair Fiona Pearson presented the package and said the council and administration made $3,138,500 in adjustments from initial proposals before adoption. "From the budgets originally presented by superintendent Solon and town manager Kimball, the town council and board of education made adjustments that totaled $3,138,500," Pearson said.
The vote follows substantial debate over the use of the town's fund balance. Councilor Don Walsh proposed an amendment to reduce taxes by taking an additional $1,000,000 from reserves — lowering the fund balance toward 11.4% — as a short-term tax relief measure. "I would like to make an amendment that…
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