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Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Cap Override

Residents and town officials debated a proposed local law to override the state tax cap for the 2027 fiscal year. Residents argued that skyrocketing taxes and inflation make any increase unaffordable, while town leadership cited unfunded state mandates and pension costs as drivers forcing difficult budget decisions.

5 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026

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Town Budget and State Mandates

Town officials discussed the upcoming 2027 budget and the financial pressures caused by unfunded state mandates from Albany, which have forced consideration of a tax cap override.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026