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At the first public hearing for Norwich’s 2026–2027 budget, residents urged the City Council to maintain a flat budget and discussed funding for Human Services and fire protection. The hearing ended without a budget vote.
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Residents asked the City Council to keep the proposed budget and tax rate flat, while others supported making a Human Services per diem triage clerk a full-time position. Public comments also addressed fire service analysis, volunteer fire companies, and reopening the Yantic Fire Department. The council is scheduled to continue budget review before considering adoption.
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