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The Town Board of the Town of Schaghticoke met in special session on November 6, 2025 at the Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose, for a public hearing on the 2026 Town Budget.
Present: Supervisor Salisbury; Councilmen Akin, Fogarty, and Rustin. Absent: Councilman Ward.
Public hearing — 2026 Town Budget
Supervisor Salisbury opened the public hearing on the 2026 Town Budget at 6:00 p.m. He noted the main drivers of the budget:
- Health insurance up 17%.
- General insurance up 9%.
- Raises of 3%.
- Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad up 3%.
- Retirement up an additional $18,500.
Overall, the town’s share of the budget rose less than 1%.
Close the hearing. To close the public hearing for the 2026 Town Budget. Resolution: Rustin · Second: Akin · Ayes: All · Nays: None.
Adoption of the 2026 budget
To approve the 2026 Town Budget. Resolution: Fogarty · Second: Rustin · Ayes: All · Nays: None.
Adjournment
Supervisor Salisbury asked whether there were any questions regarding the 2026 budget; there being none, he called for adjournment at 6:06 p.m. Resolution: Akin · Second: Fogarty · Ayes: All · Nays: None.
Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Molesky.
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