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Selectboard approves FY2027 police district budget and town budget after debate on costs
Summary
The Bristol Selectboard approved the Police District FY2027 budget of $701,116.41 unanimously and approved the Town FY2027 budget of $4,134,345.73 (4–1), citing health insurance savings but higher energy costs.
The Bristol Selectboard on Jan. 26 approved the Police District FY2027 budget of $701,116.41 and the Town FY2027 budget of $4,134,345.73 after discussion about grant funding and cost pressures.
Joel Bouvier moved to approve the Police District budget, which the board approved unanimously; the district budget reflects a 1.88% increase and staff noted COPS grant funding remains available for a fourth officer. Michelle Perlee moved to approve the Town budget, which the board approved with Joel Bouvier opposed. Town staff reported health insurance savings that helped reduce the town’s cost burden but said heating and energy cost increases and planned window replacements contributed to an overall 8.51% budget increase for the town.
