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Proposed Budget Info :

FY2026 Proposed Budget = Proposed Budget for Year Ending June 30, 2026
FY2026 BOS = Board of Selectmen's Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
FY2026 BOE = Board of Education’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
FY2026 Budget Workshop
Proposed Budget Two-Pager
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING :

A  MEETING REGARDING THE HERITAGE FARM TRAIL WILL BE HELD AT TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 29, AT 6:30 P.M.

HERITAGE FARM TRAIL PLANS

For Zoom info please contact the selectmen's office 860-649-8066 x6112

Library Programs

Book Discussion - The 39 Steps by John Buchan

'Books That Inspired Movies'

3 Book/3 Month Book Discussion Series Concludes

Wednesday, April 30th at noon

Led by Mark Nystrom

The 39 Steps is one of the earliest 'man on the run' thrillers. Buchan introduces Richard Hannay who is caught up in a dramatic race against a plot to devastate the British war effort. The 39 Steps is Buchan's best known novel and has been continuously in print since it's first publication in 1915, inspiring 3 film adaptations.

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Read to the Dogs

Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:30 to 11:30

Come to Bentley and meet Toby and Amelia, two certified therapy dogs.  Share the joy of reading with one of these wonderful canine guests!  Feel free to drop in, registration is not required.

Self-Monitoring Your Blood Pressure

Presented by Eastern Highlands Health District

May 5th, in-person, 6:00 - 7:30

May 7th & 14th, remote, 6:00 - 7:30

May 19th, in-person, 6:00 - 7:30

EHHD will present a 4-part program on self-monitoring your blood pressure. These sessions are intended for people with uncontrolled hypertension or have two or more risk factors for hypertension. This program will stretch over 4 sessions; two in-person and two remote. The in-person sessions will take place at Bentley Memorial Library on May 5th and May 19th at 6:00. The remote sessions will take place on May 7th and 14th, also at 6:00. The remote sessions may be done at your home or you may choose to come to Bentley for technical guidance and a group viewing. A free home blood pressure monitor will be offered to those who complete all 4 sessions. Registration is required and may be done through Eastern Highland Health District (EHHD) by phone:

                                        860-576-1571  or  860-429-3361

King Philip's War

Presented by Steve Penny

Thursday, May 8th at 6:30

Steve will lead us through the events of King Philip's War and explore the devastating consequences it had for the tribes of Southern New England, including our local tribe - the Podunks.

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Author Talk: MEGAN COLLINS

Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30

Bentley Memorial Library is thrilled to welcome Megan Collins for an evening of exploration and insight into her works. Megan grew up right here in Bolton and still lives in Connecticut. She is the author of The Winter Sister, Behind the Red Door, The Family Plot, Thicker Than Water and most recently Cross My Heart. We look forward to this evening with a Simon and Schuster published author and are happy to announce that books will be available for purchase and signing.

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Xen's Critters Comes to Bentley

Saturday, May 31st at 11:00

Xen's Critters will bring a corral filled with animal farm friends.  Goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, ducks, geese and guinea pigs are some of the critters coming to Bolton.  Make sure to register for this fun and engaging event!

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