Mayor O’Leary Presents His First Budget; No Tax Increase, No Hike In Sewer Or Water Rates

Mayor Neil O’Leary presented his first municipal budget to the Board of Aldermen tonight in Waterbury City Hall. The $382 million budget is $2.79 million more than last year, but there will be no tax increase, or increase on sewer and water bills. O’Leary said he was disappointed he couldn’t deliver a tax cut. “I welcome input from the aldermen,” O’Leary said. ” I’m new at this, and I am open to your ideas.” Photo by John Murray