Board of Finance Special Meeting 06/10/2026

The North Haven Board of Finance held a special meeting on June 10, 2026, primarily to discuss the recent budget referendum which passed with 55% approval. The meeting focused heavily on the town's budget challenges, particularly the Board of Education's budget and transparency issues. Members discussed the difficulty in tracking Board of Education expenditures, including concerns about new positions created without clear budget alignment and the lack of detailed financial reporting. The board approved a projected mill rate increase from 29.46 to 30.56 mills for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Public comments highlighted low voter turnout, concerns over rising property taxes especially impacting seniors, and calls for improved communication and civility in public meetings. Suggestions were made for better outreach such as signage and robo calls to increase voter engagement. The meeting underscored ongoing tensions between budget constraints and educational funding, with no direct contracting or procurement decisions reported.