TOWN OF WESTBROOK
BOARD OF FINANCE
VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING
2020/21 BUDGET
DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2020
TIME: 7 P.M.
The Board of Finance is proposing an Operating budget for FY20-21 of $31,131,630, and a Capital budget of $1,724,707 (including $306,000 for Board of Education projects).
This will tentatively result in an average tax increase of $81 on a home valued at $250,000.00. Details of the budgets can be found on the Finance & Board of Finance pages of the town’s website (Click Here to go there now) and a copy may be downloaded by clicking here:
On April 29, 2020 the Board of Finance will host a virtual public hearing to respond to the public regarding the proposed FY20-21 Operating and Capital budgets. The public is encouraged to submit their comments/concerns/questions regarding the FY20-21 budget in advance to the email address townbudget@westbrookct.us
The public may also login or call in to the meeting and share their input in real time.
As previously reported, per Executive Order 7I(13) the Board of Finance has been authorized by the Board of Selectmen to adopt the 2020/21 budget and set a mill rate sufficient to meet the Town’s obligations for the upcoming year. DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC, RESIDENTS WILL NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON THE 20/21 BUDGET. You are strongly encouraged to review the proposed budget on the Town’s website, westbrookct.us and to participate in the Virtual Public Hearing.
Teleconference Number: 1 (646) 558-8656
Meeting ID: 344 688 303
Password: 015856
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One Tap Mobile Option: +16465588656,,344688303#
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Video Meeting URL: https://zoom.us/j/344688303?pwd=UGg5ZmdKYURxWFBoYWdyQnh0bHgzUT09
The meeting will also be live-streamed on:
Valley Shore Community Television (VSCTV) Comcast Channels 19 and 1070.
The stream can be watched by simply tuning to either of those channels on your television or you can view the meeting on the VSCTV website : www.vsctv.com
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The Town of Westbrook, CT Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/westbrookct