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Board re-sets the 2026-27 school tax levy after the town's LIPA settlement
What happened
On September 29, 2026 the board voted to reestablish the 2026-27 school tax levy. The district says this was needed because of the Town of Smithtown's settlement agreement with LIPA, the power utility.
Why it matters to families
The levy is the total amount raised from property taxes. A change to it can change what homeowners pay. The recap does not give the new dollar amount.
The evidence
The September 29, 2026 Board Brief says the board voted to reestablish the 2026-2027 School Tax Levy, 'necessitated by the Town of Smithtown's settlement agreement with LIPA', and that the superintendent gave an overview of the settlement's effect on taxpayers. The adopted levy before this vote was $229,420,952, up 1.85%.
The source
Board Brief, September 29, 2026See the full record for Smithtown Central School District.
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