Canterbury Democrats

The Canterbury Budget: What's Actually Happening and Why It Matters Posted by the Canterbury Democratic Town Committee The FY2027 town budget was voted down at referendum . The Board of Finance heard it, and within days reduced the proposed mill rate increase from 1.5 mills to 0.9 mills. That's a real reduction and it represents the limit of what can be cut without directly eliminating positions or reducing services to residents and students. We're writing this because a lot of what's circulating on social media about this budget is simply not accurate, and Canterbury residents deserve a clear picture of what's going on. The process is open. It has always been open. The budget process starts in the fall. The Board of Education and town departments build their budgets. The Board of Finance begins its review in March, holds weekly public meetings, and conducts a formal public hearing where residents can ask questions and provide input. The meeting schedule is pu...