Summary
Amendments to the 2027 Supervisor's Budget are on the agenda, along with several department-level transfers for police, highway, buildings & grounds, and recreation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 5, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Amounts are detailed in the budget documents attached to the agenda.
Departments receiving transferred funds and the residents they serve.
Residents facing the tax increase alongside inflation and rising school and county tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Town Board (Regular) - Nov 2, 2026
Amendments to the 2027 Supervisor's Budget are on the agenda, along with several department-level transfers for police, highway, buildings & grounds, and recreation.
Town Board - Oct 19, 2026
All eight fire companies requested contract increases for 2027, citing rising insurance, equipment costs, and volunteer retention challenges. The board held a hearing and praised the volunteers, with company representatives noting productive meetings with the town.
Finance
Access financial documents for the Town of Hamburg including budgets and more.
Town Board (Regular) - Oct 5, 2026
The Supervisor's 2027 budget is out with a proposed ~2.93% levy increase, and the board overrode the state tax cap 4-1 to make it possible. Councilmember Bogulski voted no, citing residents leaving high-tax New York; a public hearing is set for October 19.
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