With the public hearing on North Haven's budget slated for next Tuesday, April 5, those with a stake in the town's finances can review the proposed figures posted here.
While numerous aspects of the budget have been discussed on North Haven Patch, the document here, attached as a PDF, features detailed breakdowns on all aspects of the Board of Education and town-side finances.
First Selectman Michael Freda has promised that North Haven, compared with other nearby towns, is on solid financial ground. He has also encouraged residents to prepare questions and raise concerns at the budget meeting.
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The majority of the proposed budget's 1% increase lies in $27 million in capital requests, including funds pegged to go towards a new fire and sanitation truck for the municipality.
A source of controversy has centered around what some parents and teachers consider an underfunding of school resources. The Board of Education has requested a 1% increase in spending this year, with outgoing superintendent Patricia Brozek promising to maintain current programs and services.
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The April 5 hearing will be followed by the annual town budget meeting on May 9, and a referendum on May 17.
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