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Clinton council issues final reminder for May 13 budget referendum; members press for contingency plans
Summary
The Town of Clinton reminded residents the annual budget referendum is May 13 (6:00 AM–8:00 PM) with absentee ballots at the Town Clerk’s Office. Council members requested clarification on capital funding and contingency steps if the town or Board of Education budgets fail.
The Town of Clinton Town Council reiterated that the Annual Budget Referendum will be held on May 13, with polls open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM and absentee ballots available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Manager Michelle Benivegna reported.
Council members pressed for clarity on the implications of the vote. Council member Dennis Donovan asked what procedures the council would follow if either the town budget or the Board of Education budget does not pass at the referendum, saying the council needs a clear plan to move forward in that case. Council member Jeremiah Dunn separately requested clarification about the status of upcoming Public Works projects after concerns at a recent Public Works Commission meeting about capital accounts intended to be bonded.
Benivegna advised voters to confirm polling and absentee ballot details with official town sources. No formal contingency actions were adopted at the May 6 meeting; discussions focused on seeking information and preparing to act after referendum results.
Procedural notes from the meeting: the council unanimously approved minutes for April 15 and April 20, and later unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:51 AM. The council did not take a budget vote at this meeting; the referendum remains the deciding mechanism.
