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Casco’s proposed budget is up 4.6%

The budget will see municipal spending increased by $259,690, with the fire department seeing the biggest increase in funding.

by Liam Gallagher April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Town Council aims to adopt a final municipal budget on May 20.

Town Assessor Lauren Asselin is replacing Denise Clavette.

The budget would represent a nearly 6% increase in the tax rate.

Town officials discussed how national and international events, including higher Canadian tariffs, affect small town budgets.

If passed as-is, it would raise taxes by 5.45%.

If passed as is, the budget would raise the tax rate
by 6%.

The proposal is up about 2.1% from last year’s but has no tax increase in its current state.

The $22.11 million budget focuses on maintaining services and increasing fund balances.

The budget for fiscal year 2027 is focused on maintaining services the town already offers.