Brattleboro Budget Talks to Begin
Presentations on solid waste services and the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget will be provided to the Select Board on Tuesday.
Town Manager John Potter said in a memo that the proposed budget maintains core municipal services, holds property tax increase to approximately 4.4 percent, and prioritizes solid waste, public safety, infrastructure, parks, and fiscal stability.
The proposed budget also continues disciplined debt management and reserve building, funds essential capital needs, and defers select transportation projects pending further discussion.
The proposed budget "maintains core municipal services that residents rely on; holds property tax increase to approximately 4.4 percent while absorbing significant health care cost growth; prioritizes solid waste, public safety, infrastructure, parks, and fiscal stability; continues disciplined debt management and reserve building; [and] funds essential capital needs and defers select transportation projects pending further discussion.
A listening session about the budget was hosted by the Brattleboro Select Board at Brooks Memorial Library on Tuesday, April 9, 2025.
Author's summary: Brattleboro begins budget talks.