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Board of Directors
Meetings of the Board of Directors are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Community responsiveness
42%
↘ declining
9 addressed · 2 partial · 13 unaddressed
9 analyzed, most recent first
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
FY2027 General Fund Budget and Mill Rate — 2.96% mill rate increase (reduced from an initial 8.66% proposal)
Routine
Tax Increase
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Senior Center Relocation — Acquisition of new real estate and significant renovation costs for a primary municipal service.
Routine
Other High Impact
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Automated Traffic and School Bus Enforcement — Implementation of new automated fine systems for red light, speeding, and bus stop arm violations.
Routine
Fee Change
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Police Budget and Personnel Costs — A $23,695,644 budget request representing a 4.95% increase.
Routine
Tax Increase
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The meeting was characterized by high-stakes financial discussions and strong public opposition regarding water safety and municipal spending priorities.
Contentious
Fee Change
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Proposed Budget Reductions — 3% reduction across all municipal divisions
Routine
Budget Cut
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Fire Department Budget Increases — 4.43% increase in compensation, benefits, pension, and water-related costs
Routine
Tax Increase
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Increased School Budget — 6.13% increase (up from a recommended 4.99%)
Routine
Tax Increase
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The meeting featured significant debate over taxpayer-funded development, serious public concerns regarding water safety, and split votes on key economic projects.
Contentious
Zoning Change
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