The Vestal Town Board has adopted its 2027 final budget, keeping the tax levy increase under New York’s tax cap while maintaining current town services and programs.
The town says the spending plan followed two months of public work sessions, departmental reviews and a November 4 public hearing. Vestal identified significant fixed-cost increases for labor, medical coverage, electricity, financing and pensions.
The budget allows the tax levy to rise by $175,459, according to the town’s official summary. Vestal says reserves will remain above recommended minimums after planned one-time expenses and capital purchases.
Planned investments include $1 million for road reconstruction, work on the Rock Road Bridge, parking and park improvements, a sewer replacement project, and new equipment for town departments.
The complete line-by-line budget, presentations and videos from the work sessions are available on the Town of Vestal website.
