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The Town Council unanimously approved $42,975,488 for town operations and $38,012,504 for school departments in the FY2027 budget. It also approved an $8,036,835 capital plan, raised the water rate from $4.60 to $4.97 per 100 cubic feet—an 8% increase—and raised the sewer rate from $4.84 to $5.06.
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The approved FY2027 budget funds town and school operations at a combined $80,987,992, along with capital projects. Residents will pay higher water and sewer usage rates in fiscal year 2027, while the approved stormwater fee schedule generally keeps listed residential fees unchanged. The council also approved $100,000 for retiree benefit liabilities and $75,000 for a compensated-absences reserve.
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