City struggles to keep tax rate down while shaping FY'27 budget

By: Lisa D. Connell

Outlets: Berlin Sun

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago


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BERLIN — Unfilled employment positions within several city departments may remain unfilled or vacant as Berlin/city leaders look to keep the tax rate from increasing by $2 or $4.

The proposed fiscal year 2027 budget is $48.5 million, a 9.25 percent increase from the fiscal year 2026 budget. The city’s fiscal years begin on July 1 and end on June 30. The FY27 budget is so named because it will …

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