AVON, CT — Residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on Avon’s proposed budget during the town’s upcoming annual budget meeting, scheduled for Monday evening.
The meeting will take place on Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Road, and will also be accessible remotely via the GoToMeeting platform.
Town officials said the session will include opportunities for public comment from both in-person and virtual attendees.
Those wishing to speak remotely are encouraged to join using the online meeting link rather than dialing in by phone.
The meeting is informational and will not include a vote on the proposed budget or result in any changes to it.
A final decision is scheduled for the town’s referendum on May 13, which will also be held at the Avon Senior Center.
More spending, more taxes
Avon’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year reflects a modest overall increase, driven largely by education spending, according to figures released ahead of the town’s annual budget meeting.
The total proposed town/education budget for fiscal year 2026–27 is $122.28 million, up $3.66 million, or 3.08%, from the current year’s $118.62 million.
This will increase taxes this year.
Avon’s proposed tax rate would increase under the town’s recommended 2026–27 budget, according to figures released by officials.
The proposed mill rate is set at 31.80, up from the current rate of 30.75. That represents an increase of 1.05 mills, or 3.41%.
For a home assessed at $300,000, the tax bill this year will increase by $315 compared to last year's taxes.
Budget breakdown
Within the general fund, which makes up the bulk of town spending, the budget is projected to rise 2.85% to $114.83 million.
Education accounts for the largest share of that increase, climbing by $3.18 million, or 4.36%, to $75.98 million.
Town government spending is set to increase by $809,340, or 2.63%, while debt service will rise 3.87% to $3.62 million.
Capital projects within the general fund are proposed to decrease significantly, dropping by $935,700, or 20.49%, to $3.63 million.
Special revenue funds, which include certain designated programs and services, are expected to grow at a faster rate.
That portion of the budget would increase 6.78% to $7.45 million.
Town-related spending in this category is projected to rise 8.84%, while education-related special revenue spending would increase by 1%.
Capital projects in special revenue funds are proposed to grow 14.4%.
Those interested can join the meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone: meet.goto.com/572822061. They can also dial in using a phone: Access Code: 572-822-061; United States (Toll Free): 1-877-309-2073. To get the meeting app: meet.goto.com/install.
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