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Shelburne's $63M Capital Plan | Burlington News
Shelburne’s facing a $63.7 million, eight-year capital plan to fix bridges, upgrade public safety gear, and restore historic buildings—many legally required or vital for community well-being. Once chaotic with no prioritized list, the town now ranks projects from “critical” (like new rescue stretchers) to “low” (like library furniture). While not mandatory, the plan reveals steep debt implications: operating costs alone demand 10% more tax revenue next year, rising to 15% with capital projects—and that’s before tackling inflation, healthcare, and salary hikes. The selectboard approved the…
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