Southbury Budget Plan Includes Funds For Police Position: Report

SOUTHBURY, CT — The Board of Selectmen this week approved a $22.6 million municipal budget for 2019-20, which increases spending by $360,000 or roughly one percent, the Republican-American reports.

While the board made several reductions, funds were approved to extend the Police Department to 24 officers with a salary of $57,000, the Rep-Am reports. The selectmen indicated they'd like to see a detective added to the force.

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