Kirkland Town Board OKs Free 2027 Summer STEM Program; Preliminary Budget Trims Town Tax Rate
Clinton-area families get a free summer option for kids in grades 3 to 6, and town property owners are looking at a small tax cut if the preliminary budget holds.
The Kirkland Town Board unanimously approved a free summer STEM program for 2027, the Rome Sentinel reported. The Griffiss Institute will run it for about 20 students in grades 3 through 6, paid for by MV Empowers through Empire State Development. Sites under consideration: the Kirkland Town Library, Clinton Arena and Kirkland Town Park.
Preliminary 2027 budget (not final):
- Town general and highway tax rate down 76 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, about $76 less on a $100,000 assessment.
- Leans on roughly $471,000 of general fund balance, leaving an estimated $1.045 million.
- Budget workshops come before a final vote.
The board also shifted $12,000 between accounts to cover police contract costs and higher garbage disposal fees.
Next meeting: Monday, Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m. Trunk-or-treat: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1–3 p.m., Kirkland Town Park.
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