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Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Board Reviews Conflict Disclosure Procedure

The Board of Estimate and Taxation reviewed a proposed ethics “safe harbor” procedure for handling potential conflicts of interest. No vote was taken; the Board of Ethics will provide a template for possible consideration at a future meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Board approves $9.8 million in capital carry-forwards

The Board approved $9.795 million in routine capital carry-forwards, including funding for sidewalks, the harbor, senior center upgrades, parking facilities, and other projects. Two Round Hill Fire Station carry-forwards totaling $4.75 million were deferred to July.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Board Approves $6 Million School Funding

The Board approved a $6 million interim appropriation and bonding resolution for the Central Middle School replacement, with $1.6 million of the contingency subject to a future report and review.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Board Approves Capital Bond Reconciliation

The Board unanimously approved a resolution reconciling capital-project appropriations from fiscal years 2008 through 2018, deauthorizing authorized but unissued bonds, and allocating excess bond proceeds. It also accepted a federal audit that identified six findings, including material weaknesses in grant-related controls, equipment and property inventory, and reporting.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Board Approves FY 2026-27 Budget

The Board approved a $540.4 million FY 2026-27 General Fund operating budget after adjustments, with $526.8 million in projected revenues. It also approved, with release conditions, $41.2 million for Hamill Rink improvements and $4 million for the Byram River Bridge Project.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Residents weigh in on proposed town budget

The Board of Estimate and Taxation held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget but did not take final action. Speakers debated full funding for the Dorothy Hamill Rink replacement, estimated at approximately $38–$42 million, and the $41 million Morlock Park redesign, along with school staffing, public health, sustainability, and traffic safety.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board Approves Snow and Ice Funding

The Board unanimously approved $1.325 million in additional appropriations to cover snow and ice control costs: $1.025 million for the Department of Public Works and $300,000 for Parking Services. It also approved a $74,000 settlement, accepted assessment and financial reports, and approved a $142,700 election grant appropriation.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Greenwich Approves $700,000 Pipe Upgrade

The Board unanimously approved a $700,000 additional appropriation for Nathaniel Witherell to replace severely corroded galvanized pipes and address unforeseen construction conditions, including 131 seized water valves.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

School renovation funding rises to $8.18 million

The Board unanimously approved $8,177,174 for the Old Greenwich School expansion and renovation project, including $480,393 for roof replacement and $1,418,842 to raise contingency from 7% to 10%. The additional contingency is subject to partial or full release after the Board receives documentation supporting the need.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Board Reappoints Comptroller and Assessor

The Board unanimously voted 12-0 to reappoint Joan Lynch as Comptroller and Lauren Elliott as Assessor for two-year terms ending with the Board’s first meeting in January 2028. Members also unanimously elected David Weisbrod as chair, Matt DesChamps as vice chair, and Doug Fenton as clerk for the 2026-2028 term.

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