Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff announced significant revisions to the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, following the approval of additional state aid. The new budget reduces the proposed mill rate from 54.43 to 53.94, reflecting a decrease of 0.49 mills. The town is set to receive nearly $3.8 million in supplemental aid from the state budget, with more than $2.2 million allocated for education. Sendroff plans to use this education aid to alleviate the tax burden on residents. He also proposed that the one-time municipal aid of $1.57 million be placed into the town's undesignated fund balance, rather than the operating budget, to help stabilize the town's fiscal condition for future capital needs. Mayor Sendroff expressed gratitude to state officials for their efforts in securing this funding, highlighting the importance of reducing the high mill rate to ease financial pressure on Hamden residents.