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The Council unanimously approved reducing the fiscal 2026–2027 mill rate from 31.68 to 31.36, contingent on the Governor signing the budget implementer bill. The change reflects $1,314,983 in additional state grant revenue.
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A mill rate is the rate used to calculate local property taxes. If the state legislation is signed, Cheshire’s approved 2026–2027 rate will be lower than the rate adopted on April 28. The Council also heard that 16 of 40 wastewater system areas showed excessive infiltration and inflow, meaning unwanted water is entering the treatment system and increasing costs.
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