Councils advance budgets; April referendums will decide taxes
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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.
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Timeline
- 1. March 10, 2026: Ansonia mayor presents $68.1 million budget proposal.
- 2. March 30, 2026: Newtown Legislative Council advances $147.4 million budget to referendum.
- 3. April 8, 2026: Ansonia tax board debates the proposed budget but does not adopt it.
- 4. April 14, 2026: Board of Aldermen scheduled to review Ansonia budget.
- 5. April 28, 2026: Newtown referendum scheduled on 2026–27 budget and mill rate.
Why it matters
Your local taxes could change. Newtown voters will decide on a mill-rate increase April 28. Ansonia's tax hike might need a referendum. Watch for updates on your town's budget decisions.
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