Enfield Republicans Own the Budget — and the Tough Choices Ahead
Enfield Public Schools staffing levels fluctuated significantly over the past decade, peaking at 1,030 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions in 2023-24 before dropping to 823 FTE in the current school year, according to data presented at the April 28 2025 public hearing on the town budget. The increases in the 2021 through 2024 were related to COVID funding; the decrease followed a major cut last year to the board's budget. The school department is seeking a staff increase to 857 next year. Many of these staff increases are designed to lower class sizes. (School board slide) E nfield’s next budget will decide more than tax rates. It will tell us how much the town is willing to invest in its schools and maintain public services. It's impossible to minimize the budget problem facing the Town Council. It's being squeezed by flat revenues and rising costs. This budget is almost certain to deliver a tax hike to residents unless the council does some reckless things. The town f...
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