Sullivan County nursing home expenses drive up costs for county

By: PATRICK O’GRADY

Outlets: Valley News

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 457

Last Updated: 2 days, 10 hours ago


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NEWPORT — The Sullivan County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on their proposed $44.7 million budget on Thursday.

The budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 represents a 6%, or $2.5 million, increase from the current year and would increase the amount to be raised by taxes close to 10%, or $1.95 million.

The spending increase is primarily in three areas, County Manager Derek Ferland said.

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