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Town accepts Canandaigua Lake Watershed draft budget with $261 increase for 2026
Summary
Italy's representative reported a $261 proposed increase for the Town's 2026 Canandaigua Lake Watershed contribution, raising Italy's share to $3,051; the Town Board voted to accept the draft budget for the watershed.
Council member Nick Baranowski summarized the Canandaigua Lake Watershed's draft 2026 budget and the Fair Share Formula used to apportion costs to each municipality. He said the proposed draft would increase Italy's contribution by $261 to a total of $3,051, attributing the rise to added personnel and expanded projects.
Nick Baranowski reported, "The proposed 2026 budget includes an increase of $261.00 for the Town of Italy with a total of $3,051.00." The board discussed whether to accept the draft now or wait for Italy's own 2026 budget deliberations; the board voted to accept the draft budget with the $261 increase (motion carried unanimously, Ayes 5, Noes 0).
The watershed budget will undergo a formal vote at the watershed board's October meeting; Italy's acceptance at this meeting records its review and preliminary approval of the draft share.
