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At the second public hearing on Trumbull’s 2026–2027 budget, numerous residents urged the Board of Finance to fully fund the proposed education budget, citing class sizes, staffing, special education, transportation, and after-school programs. No final budget vote was taken; the board said it would adjust the budget and forward it to the Town Council after a later vote.
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Residents told the Board of Finance that school funding affects classroom conditions, services for students, and the community’s appeal to families. Speakers also raised concerns about taxes and asked the town to find additional revenue, including by strengthening commercial development. The meeting was a public hearing, so the budget was not finalized at this session.
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