Chambersburg Council Advances 2027 Budget Proposal

Chambersburg Borough Council reviewed a balanced proposed 2027 budget that keeps several taxes and utility rates unchanged but raises the Public Works Complex bond tax as previously promised, along with water, wastewater, sanitation and ambulance charges. The proposal also delays some public-safety hires, increases funding for the Shade Tree Commission and removes a proposed tree tax. Council authorized public inspection and advertisement of the proposal, but has not approved it; further review and adoption remain ahead. The Nov. 9 meeting was held in Council Chambers and offered online access through Zoom.