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Board of Directors — May 12, 2026
The meeting was a structured budgetary session characterized by consensus-building and unanimous voting on all fiscal items.
Public impact
Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
01
FY2027 General Fund Budget and Mill Rate
2.96% mill rate increase (reduced from an initial 8.66% proposal) Affected: All property and vehicle owners in Manchester
tax increase
02
Water and Sewer Infrastructure Funding
Rate increases required for PFAS treatment and regulatory compliance Affected: All water and sewer utility customers
fee change
Controversy & dissent
Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.
Potentially controversial issues
01
Water and Sewer Rate Increases
The board discussed necessary rate increases to meet regulatory compliance for PFAS treatment and infrastructure maintenance, which directly impacts resident utility bills.
Board position: The board moved to adopt the budgets, effectively approving the framework for these rate increases.
medium concern
02
General Fund Budget and Mill Rate
The budget involves significant spending ($253.9M) and tax rate establishment, requiring a balance between service quality and taxpayer affordability.
Board position: The board adopted a budget that significantly reduced the proposed mill rate increase from 8.66% to 2.96% to mitigate taxpayer impact.
medium concern
Community vs. board tension
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No public comments were identified in this meeting.
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