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Tax-cap override and 2027 budget

Town of Fishkill

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.

Public comments (2)

OpposedUnidentified Resident (Mr. Starr)Nov 4, 2026

A retired teacher said he and his neighbors are being taxed out of the community, noting his own assessment rose 7%, and urged the board to put any cap override to a public vote rather than decide by five individuals.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — November 4, 2026 · 20:00 →
OpposedLouise DanieleNov 4, 2026

Raised heating-oil costs near $2,000, questioned the plan to bank money for future police hires, criticized uneven employee raises (one 13.5% while others got 3-4%), and objected to water/sewer increases as making Fishkill unaffordable.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — November 4, 2026 · 33:30 →