Budget
Note that the document at this link changes with each step of the process.
Budget Process
Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver and First Selectman Dan Carter put together a series of videos discussing the town and school budget process during the 2025-2026 (FY 26) budget cycle. See the current budget dates below the video links for the 2026-2027 (FY 27) budget schedule.
Video 1 - Introduction to the video series
Video 2 - Understanding the Legislative Process
Video 3 - Understanding the Budget Process
Budget Schedule for 2026-2027
2/10/2026 - Board of Selectmen & Board of Finance Budget Presentations 7:00 pm (normal BOF mtg date) in Meeting Room A
2/17/2026 - Board of Selectmen & Board of Finance Budget Presentations 7:00 pm (normal BOS mtg date) in Meeting Room A
2/24/2026 - Board of Selectmen & Board of Finance Budget Presentations 7:00 pm in General Purpose Room
3/3/2026 - Board of Selectmen Deliberations begin at 3:00pm in Meeting Room A
3/10/2026 - First Selectman to present budget to Board of Finance. Board of Finance Deliberations begin at 7:00pm in Meeting Room A
3/11/2026 - Board of Finance Deliberations continue, if needed, at 7:00pm in Meeting Room A
3/24/2026 - Public Hearing 7:00pm – BHS Auditorium
3/25/2026 - Board of Finance Special Meeting in Meeting Room A at 7:00pm
4/7/2026 - Annual Town Meeting 7:00pm – BHS Auditorium
4/21/2026 - Referendum
Helpful Links:
Bethel Public Schools Financial Dashboard
First Selectman's Friday Update
Email comments regarding budget to budget@bethel-ct.gov
