New Canaan Board Of Finance To Review FY 2026-2027 Budgets

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The New Canaan Board of Finance will begin reviewing proposed budgets for the town's 2027 fiscal year, including funding plans for various town departments and the New Canaan Library, during a meeting scheduled for Thursday night. The board will also hear a financial and budget update from the town's CFO and Budget Manager.

Why it matters

The Board of Finance plays a crucial role in overseeing the town's finances and approving budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Their decisions on funding levels for key town services and institutions like the library can have a significant impact on the community.

The details

The regular Board of Finance meeting is set to take place at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room and will be held as a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting. A central item on the agenda is a review and discussion of budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, including proposed amounts for the Health Department, Human Services and the New Canaan Library among others. The board will also hear a financial and budget update, including a review and discussion of year-to-date financials as of Dec. 30, 2025, presented by CFO Anne Kelly-Lenz and Budget Manager Ryan Stacy.

• The Board of Finance meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2026 at 7 p.m.
• The board will review proposed budgets for the town's 2027 fiscal year.

What’s next

The Board of Finance will make decisions on the proposed budgets for the 2027 fiscal year during this meeting, which could impact funding levels for key town services and institutions.