Nearly 4 Percent Increase Proposed For FY19 Marlborough Budget

MARLBOROUGH, MA— A public hearing is being held on Monday, May 21, on the proposed FY19 budget submitted by Mayor Arthur Vigeant.

The proposed budget of $162,833,467 shows an increase of 3.99 percent over the FY2018 budget.

The Marlborough Public Schools budget increased by 2.9 percent, which affects the larger city budget, according to a spokesperson for the mayor. Health insurance costs went up approximately 4 percent.

"Health costs continue to rise and they have been a focus for Mayor Vigeant," said Nicholas Milano, executive aide to the mayor. "We also had a number of bonds come online in this budget, which results in an increase in debt service, but this was an expected increase and paid for new roads, recreation facilities, and other infrastructure improvements."

The City Council meeting, which includes the hearing, starts at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall.

The hearing is the third item on the City Council agenda, which you can find here.

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