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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Approves $19.7 Million Capital Borrowing

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

Funding Approved for Hardy Lane Surveys

The Board of Finance approved up to $30,000 for environmental surveys of three vacant, town-owned homes on Hardy Lane. The surveys will assess hazards including asbestos and lead and help determine whether the structures should be repaired or demolished; the vote was 5-1.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Board Approves Public Safety Funding Transfers

The Board unanimously approved two transfers totaling $31,065 for public safety needs: $22,000 for Knox box key-access boxes in 18 police vehicles and $9,065 to cover EMS medical-supply costs. The audit discussion reported a 13% unassigned fund balance, an estimated $948,271 year-end surplus, and a recommendation for more frequent account reconciliation.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Board Sets Higher Mill Rate

The Board of Finance approved a 2026–2027 mill rate of 37.42 in a 5-1 vote, up from 35.69. The minutes describe this as a 1.73% mill-rate increase and a 4.85% tax-rate increase.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Board approves $108,732 maintenance transfer

The Board of Finance unanimously approved a $108,732 transfer into building maintenance accounts and a separate amended $60,000 transfer for Tashua Knolls. Related budget materials reported $526,085 in building-maintenance spending against a $307,100 budget as of May 6, with an available balance of negative $109,274.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Board Approves $18.78M Bond Referendum Level

The Board of Finance approved, by a 5-1 vote, a CPI-adjusted $18,780,300 level for a referendum on bonded projects over $15 million. It also approved $98,678 in supplemental appropriations and transferred $21,500 for a new electronic health-record system.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Board Adds $500,000 to Education Budget

The Board of Finance approved a $500,000 increase for education programming and classroom needs, raising the proposed Education Department total to $142,230,089 and the total Education budget to $144,035,248. The proposed FY 2026-2027 budget will be presented to the Town Council.

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Briefing

Mar 21, 2026

Residents Urge Full School Funding

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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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Board Reviews Department Budget Requests

The Finance Department reported an estimated mill rate of 37.09, representing a projected 3.92% increase; the figure may change as the budget process continues.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Residents Weigh School Budget Funding

Residents overwhelmingly urged the Board of Finance to fully fund the proposed Board of Education budget, with many supporting a tax increase if necessary. No budget decision was made at this hearing, and officials stated that no education budget cuts had been made as of March 12.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Board Reviews Department Budgets

The Board of Finance approved all listed Animal Control budget items except communications/legal and continued reviewing department budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027. Animal Control reported needing a replacement vehicle after an accident, while the Police Department presented its new wellness canine program and related costs.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Board begins 2026–2027 budget review

The Board of Finance began its review of Trumbull’s 2026–2027 budget, including discussion of state education funding. The excerpts do not show a final budget vote or approved budget amount.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Board Approves $710,000 Center Bonding

The Board of Finance approved a $710,000 bonding resolution by a 6-0-0 vote for planning, construction, renovation, equipment, and furnishings for a new Trumbull Veterans and First Responders Center.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Board Approves $19.7 Million Capital Borrowing

The Board of Finance approved 6-0 resolutions authorizing up to $5.305 million in bonds for the Board of Education’s 2026-2027 capital plan and $14.42 million for the town’s capital plan.

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