The Day - Ledyard budget hearing attracts little comment - News from southeastern Connecticut
Published April 27. 2021 9:27AM Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard − Only two people spoke during Monday night's public hearing on the proposed budget for 2021-2022. One speaker urged more spending by the town, the other told town officials to make more cuts. The $60,295,817 plan increases current spending by 0.27%, while it decreases the mill rate by 3.56%. However, Councilor William Saums, who chairs the finance committee, has said that recent property revaluations will mean tax hikes for most residents. Reduced costs for municipal employee health care accounts for a decrease...