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Budget and tax rate impact
Manchester Board Update (5/12/26): The Board approved a $253.9M General Fund budget. While they reduced the proposed mill rate increase from 8.66% to 2.96%, residents should prepare for higher costs in other areas, including... https://meetingwatch.org/ct/manchester/board-of-directors/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #ManchesterCT
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Utility rate increases
Utility Alert: During the 5/12 Board meeting, the Water and Sewer Fund budgets were adopted. This includes rate increases driven by the need for PFAS treatment and infrastructure maintenance. Residents will see the impact on... https://meetingwatch.org/ct/manchester/board-of-directors/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #ManchesterCT
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Spending and personnel decisions
At the 5/12 Manchester Board meeting, officials noted $1.1M in savings from the manager's original proposal. However, the Board also authorized performance-based merit increases (up to 3%) for unaffiliated employees starting... https://meetingwatch.org/ct/manchester/board-of-directors/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #ManchesterCT
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Manchester residents: The Board of Directors met on May 12 to adopt the FY2027 budget. While much of the session focused on fiscal balance, several key decisions will directly impact your taxes and utility bills. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ManchesterCT
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First, the tax impact: The Board approved a 2.96% mill rate increase. This is a significant reduction from the initially proposed 8.66% increase, but it still represents a rise in the tax burden for property and vehicle owners.
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Second, watch your utility bills: The Water and Sewer Fund budgets were adopted. The Board cited the need for rate increases to fund PFAS treatment and regulatory compliance. This is a necessary but costly requirement for our community.
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Finally, the $253.9M General Fund budget includes authorization for merit increases of up to 3% for unaffiliated employees. As the Board balances infrastructure needs with taxpayer affordability, these cumulative costs matter. #ManchesterCT #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/ct/manchester/board-of-directors/2026-05-12/
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Manchester Board of Directors Budget Update (Meeting held May 12, 2026) During the recent Board of Directors meeting, several major fiscal decisions were finalized that will affect every resident in Manchester. The Board adopted the $253.9 million General Fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Regarding your taxes, the Board approved a mill rate increase of 2.96%. While officials highlighted that this is a substantial reduction from the originally proposed 8.66% increase, it still marks a rise in the tax rate for property and vehicle owners. Additionally, the Board authorized merit-based pay increases of up to 3% for unaffiliated employees, effective July 1. Residents should also prepare for higher utility costs. The Board adopted the Water and Sewer Fund budgets, which include rate increases. These increases are being driven by the necessity of infrastructure maintenance and the critical need to fund PFAS treatment to meet state and federal regulatory standards. We will continue to monitor how these budget allocations impact service delivery and taxpayer affordability throughout the fiscal year. https://meetingwatch.org/ct/manchester/board-of-directors/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #ManchesterCT