Guilford Board Of Finance Set To Review Proposed 2026-2027 Budget After Referendum Rejection

GUILFORD, CT — The Guilford Board of Finance will hold a special meeting on April 27 to discuss and take possible action on a revision to the proposed 2026-2027 budget.

The meeting is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. from the Community Center, 32 Church St. There will also be a virtual component via Microsoft Teams.

Residents will be able to give public comment.

The budget question failed at referendum on April 21 by a vote of 1,708 in favor and 1,967 opposed, according to results from the town

However, the question of whether to fund upgrades to school facilities and future project design costs at $1.8 million, along with bonding, passed with 1,967 in favor and 1,693 opposed.

The proposed spending plan for 2026-2027 came in at $129.4 million, which would have resulted in a 4.08 percent increase in the town's mill rate.

After the Board of Finance convenes, the spending plans will go back to the Board of Education and the Board of Selectmen for further consideration.

Another town budget meeting will take place, followed by a second referendum vote.

View the Board of Finance agenda here.