New Haven Board of Alders passes $703.7 million city budget
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The New Haven Board of Alders passed a $703.7 million city budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to a press release from Mayor Justin Elicker's office.
New Haven cutting positions at 12 public schools for 2025-26 year
Elicker said that included in the budget is another $5 million for New Haven Public Schools — $1.5 million will go toward after school and summer tutoring for struggling students. An additional $15 million in the Capital Budget will go towards school building and facility improvements.
Elicker thanked the Board of Alders and the residents of New Haven who participated in the budget process.
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