Westport In Line To Receive Thousands In State Aid

WESTPORT, CT — Westport Public Schools will receive $81,474 in state funding, and the town will receive another $188,683, under state aid funding, Gov. Ned Lamont announced. The $270,157 total is from the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation approved by state lawmakers last week.

The measure, which passed with broad bipartisan support in the Connecticut General Assembly, is intended to address shortfalls in local school and municipal budgets. State officials say the additional funding is aimed at helping communities maintain services without increasing property taxes.

According to the governor’s office, the funds are targeted to offset gaps that have put pressure on local finances, with the goal of providing municipalities flexibility to stabilize or potentially lower local mill rates.

"By closing funding gaps for our schools and municipalities, we can help communities avoid raising property taxes while keeping classrooms running and local services strong," Lamont said. "Affordability is a top priority for this administration, and this investment delivers real relief where people feel it most. I am grateful to Senate President Looney, Speaker Ritter, and the overwhelming majority of Democrat and Republican legislators who voted to approve this budget and send it to my desk."

The legislation was developed through negotiations between the Lamont administration and legislative leaders. It received majority support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly.

The bill is expected to be signed into law after it is formally transmitted to the governor’s office.