Civic issues

FY 2027 Recommended Budget

The town nearly doubled the annual solid waste fee from $154 to $270 because the old fee covered only about 55-65% of the $6.1 million it actually costs to collect trash for 22,000-plus households. The property tax rate stays at 22.7 cents. A former commissioner spoke in favor of the transparency; residents should expect the new fee on July tax bills.