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Somers board holds required public hearing on 2026–27 budget; vote set for May 19
Summary
At the May 5 Somers Central School District board workshop the board opened and closed the required public hearing on the adopted 2026–27 budget and reminded voters that the district budget vote will be held May 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the middle school; no public testimony on the budget was recorded at the hearing.
The Somers Central School District on May 5 held a required public hearing on its adopted 2026–27 budget and announced that the district budget vote will take place May 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the middle school.
At the workshop opening the chair reviewed the statutory requirement that a district hold a public hearing at least seven but no more than 14 days before the annual meeting and election or special district meeting at which a school budget vote occurs. The board noted it adopted the budget on April 21, 2026, and invited public comment; none was recorded in the meeting audio before the chair closed the hearing.
Why it matters: The public hearing is a procedural requirement that provides an opportunity for voters to hear and comment on budget proposals before the district vote. The board’s announcement included the date, hours and polling location for the vote so community members can participate.
Background and next steps: The board urged the public to vote on May 19 and to consult the district’s official materials for full budget details and voter information. The transcript did not include further budget line‑item discussion or public testimony; consult the district’s published budget documents or official minutes for detailed budgetary breakdowns.
