What is the Town’s budget and why does it need additional funding for the elementary school?

The Town’s budget was $90 million in FY23, and it includes several millions of dollars for capital improvements. These funds go towards road repairs, new sidewalks, small facility projects, vehicle replacements, technology equipment, sustainability improvements, etc.

The Town is planning to use funds within the existing budget to repay the money borrowed for renovation of the Jones Library, new Fire Station in South Amherst, and the Public Works facility. It is not anticipated that these projects will require a debt exclusion as the Town intends to fund these projects within the Town’s Levy Limit.

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1. Why are our taxes so high?
2. I can’t afford to pay more taxes. How can the Town help?
3. It seems like the Town is taking on a lot right now. Why?
4. What is the Town’s budget and why does it need additional funding for the elementary school?
5. What has the Town done to make sure they are stretching every tax dollar as far as possible?
6. The Town has free cash and stabilization funds. Why not use these funds to reduce the cost of the new elementary school?