Politics & Government

Officials to Meet on the Budget Thursday

The first selectman scheduled the Charter required meeting following Tuesday's referendum defeat of the $80.3 million budget proposal.

First Selectman Steve Vavrek has scheduled a meeting on the town budget for Thursday night at 7:30 in response to Tuesday's referendum defeat. The Charter required meeting will be held inside the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall.

Vavrek will seek input from all elected officials — Board of Finance, Town Council and Board of Education — and residents before making revisions in time for a third referendum vote.

The first selectman has said he will focus on cuts to programs rather than from infrastructure and personnel.

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