Preston A year after budget decisions were left to the Board of Finance in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic, town leaders are preparing for an in-person public hearing, town meeting and budget referendum in late May and June.
The Board of Finance scheduled a special meeting for 7:30 p.m. Thursday remote access to review the proposed $4 million 2021-22 town government budget and the proposed $12.6 million school budget.
No dates have been set for the budget public hearing, town meeting and referendum. But Gov. Ned Lamont is lifting most restrictions on in-person gatherings starting May 19, which should clear the way for Town Hall and in-person meetings to reopen. Town Hall has been accessible by appointment only since March 2020, and meetings have been held online or by teleconference.
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Preston Preston schools will return to five-day in-person learning starting Monday after parents successfully petitioned the Board of Education on Monday.
The Board of Education voted 4-3 to approve the change following the lengthy public comment period and discussion Monday night.
Parent Courtney Ennis submitted a petition with 129 names asking the school system to eliminate remote learning on Wednesdays. Ennis said the district’s plan to return to full in-person school after April vacation is “too late.” She called the Wednesday remote learning days, adopted due to the coronavirus pandemic, disruptive and confusing to children.
“Surrounding towns including Norwich have moved to a five day a week schedule, Ennis wrote in an email to the board. There is no reason Preston cannot accomplish this if they make the students the priority.”
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As a business reporter, I write about small businesses opening and closing, manufacturing, food and drink, labor issues and economic data. I particularly love writing about the impact of state and federal policy on local businesses. I also do some education reporting, covering colleges in southeastern Connecticut and regional K-12 issues.