Board of Finance
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Significant
Police Request $790,000 for 15 New Vehicles
BudgetPublic Safety
Why it matters
Police fleet expansion and speed camera revenue represent major changes to public safety operations and town revenue streams.
What happened
- Police Department requested $790,000 in Capital Outlay for 15 vehicles to support expanded operations
- Police delayed phase two of personnel increases until fiscal year 2028 due to budget constraints
- Automated speed camera enforcement is generating $550,000 in additional revenue
- Pequot Library receives $350,000 in town funding, with operating funds described as "bare this year"
- Finance Department budget reviews for departments 3010, 10030, and 2020 were postponed to March 12, 2026 meeting
- Emergency Communications center added Easton dispatch services, increasing state subsidy but also overtime costs
What is next
The Board of Finance will continue budget review on March 12, 2026 for the Finance Department budgets that were postponed.
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