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Leaving Chesprocott...a truly stunning disregard for the will of the voters.
This first-hand account of the Chesprocott 'controversy' during the 2023 local election is the first of a multipart series on the Cheshire-Prospect-Wolcott Health District.
Council passed budget 5-4. Budget increase reduced by 64%. Staff cuts on town and school side. No one is happy about it.
Smallest budget increase in three years despite facing a $15 million deficit, perhaps the most difficult budget ever.
Cheshire at a crossroads
Do we go backward or find a way forward?
A 'perfect storm' for the town budget
Uncertainty from D.C., a growing student population, new schools, steep loss in State funding, Biden rescue funds gone, a flat Grand List year - all adds up to real sacrifices likely this year.
town budget: initial thoughts
The Town Council kicked off budget workshop season last night starting with Cheshire schools.
'Three Things'
Really just one big thing this month - the Town Manager's proposed budget.
Difficult budget season projected
Construction of new schools, less State (and Federal) funds are among the drivers.
Cheshire Town Council announces name of 'new' elementary school
At the February 25th Town Council Special Meeting the Council voted unanimously to name the ‘new’ elementary school (at the corner of Jarvis and Marion Rd) the Barnum Elementary School after U.S.
Three Things
February 11th Town Council Meeting