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The commission unanimously voted to send a proposed FY 2026–27 budget totaling $179,386 to the March annual meeting. The proposal increases spending by $9,000, largely for contractual costs, without raising the mill rate.
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If approved at the annual meeting, the budget would fund downtown operations, maintenance, beautification, marketing, events, and the gift card program. The increase is attributed mainly to contractual obligations and higher grand list assessment values. Police reported that overall crime is down 30% over the past two years, while traffic-safety discussions continue for major corridors and possible red-light cameras on Washington Street.
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