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Councils advance budgets; April referendums will decide taxes

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2026, 6:07 AM ET

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United States municipalities advanced budget proposals this month: Newtown's Legislative Council moved a $147.4 million 2026–27 plan to an April 28 referendum after March 30 deliberations, Ansonia's tax board debated a $68.1 million proposal April 8, and the CCSD board approved a tentative nearly $4 billion budget for 2026–27. Voters in Newtown will decide the proposed mill‑rate increase April 28; Ansonia's proposal will go to the Board of Aldermen April 14 and may require a referendum because net tax increases exceed three percent; CCSD will review its final budget in May amid projected enrollment declines and a reported $33 million reduction.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

March 10, 2026: Ansonia mayor presents $68.1 million budget proposal.
March 30, 2026: Newtown Legislative Council advances $147.4 million budget to referendum.
April 8, 2026: Ansonia tax board debates the proposed budget but does not adopt it.
April 14, 2026: Board of Aldermen scheduled to review Ansonia budget.
April 28, 2026: Newtown referendum scheduled on 2026–27 budget and mill rate.

News Intelligence

Your local taxes could change. Newtown voters will decide on a mill-rate increase April
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Ansonia's tax hike might need a referendum. Watch for updates on your town's budget decisions.

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Who Benefited

Municipal governments and school districts could secure predictable revenue and maintain programs if proposed budgets and mill rates are approved, allowing officials to plan staffing and services for fiscal 2026–27.

Who Impacted

Property owners and taxpayers could face higher annual bills if referendums approve mill‑rate increases and tax collection rates are restored to 99.3 percent.