New Milford officials are hosting a virtual Town Meeting Saturday on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.  Mayor Pete Bass says voters should continue to have their say, even though gatherings of more than 5 are not recommended. 

He was working with the New Milford Registrar of Voters to see if a vote by mail option is possible, but then the Governor issued an executive order mandating that towns not hold referendums this year.  After speaking with the New Milford Town Council, the Town Attorney, Bond Council and Brookfield's Town Attorney, Bass says a vote by mail will not happen. 

The Board of Finance has the recommended Town Council Budget to review and make adjustments if they choose. They will be holding their Town Meeting this Saturday for public input.  The New Milford Board of Finance will deliberate on Wednesday to make any adjustments to the budget, and send it back to the Town Council for final approval.