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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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Residents and community representatives gave feedback on town and school operating and capital budgets before the Board’s scheduled budget decision. Supporters urged full funding for the rink replacement and other capital projects, while opponents requested design-only funding or enforceable conditions because of cost and approval concerns. The Board announced that budget decisions would be considered on March 31, 2026.
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