Board of Finance approves fire department capital funding shift
New Canaan's Board of Finance says favorable health claims are holding its insurance budget increase under 1 percent.
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Board of Finance Reviews Fiscal 2027 Parks, Public Works Budgets
New Canaan Board of Finance reviews parks and public works budgets, takes no votes. Parks and Recreation Director John How pitched a 2.95 percent operating increase, set to shrink further after the town stops chlorinating the Kiwanis Park pond in favor of more frequent water testing.
Finance Board Approves Transfers, Opens FY27 Budget Review
New Canaan finance board approves $78,488 in transfers, digs into a costly radio contract.
Library Asks Board of Finance for $1 Million for Legacy Building
New Canaan library seeks $1 million from Board of Finance for legacy building renovation. CEO Ellen Cravado told the board the $2 million project needs town backing before a June 1 state deadline that could unlock a matching Connecticut State Library grant of up to $1 million.
Board of Finance presses schools over 30 unapproved hires
New Canaan Board of Finance presses schools over 30 unapproved hires costing nearly $9.8 million. Chairman Todd told the school district's finance staff that the board approved 21 net staff additions since 2021 but actual headcount rose by 51, even as enrollment fell from 4,176 to 3,953 students.