Southington Officials Propose $138.6 Million Combined Budget

Southington officials have proposed a combined municipal and schools budget of $138.6 million for the next fiscal year.

The school board seeks a $90.19 million budget representing a 3.25 percent increase. The town is requesting a $48.6 million budget, which represents a small increase from the current $47.2 million budget, according to the Hartford Courant.

Refinancing long-term debts and eliminating a highway superintendent position have saved the town money and most increases are due to salaries, health care costs and debt service payments, according to Town Manager Garry Brumback.

Read the full Courant report here.