Taxes Going DOWN In Westbrook, CT

Westbrook CT Taxes are going down in 2011! The town recently voted for a modest decrease in taxes for the coming year.

The town was able to reduce taxes due to careful planning and budget management. The town didn't have massive layoffs. Services haven't been cut. The budget even increased slightly this year. But the town was able to use a budget surplus from previous years to offset the budget increases. This keeps home ownership in Westbrook affordable.

The economy is hurting and many towns are struggling with tough budget decisions. Often poor planning in previous years has let to large budget deficits. Many towns saw a sharp rise in taxes. Higher taxes makes home ownership more difficult, and pushes many out of their homes while hurting property values due to the increase in homes coming on the market. Westbrook was able to plan and execute a smart budget, and homeowners are able to reap the benefits.

For more details about the budget cuts in Westbrook CT, check out Alexandra Sanders' article in the New Haven Register about Westbrook cutting the tax rate.