Two stories on CT New Junkie detailed the speech of Gov. Dannel Malloy as he talked about how the state has to help towns be able to operate.
In both stories, Berlin Mayor Adam Salina, is quoted. He clearly has the ear of the state's top administrators.
Read the two stories here: If they do not link you immediately to the story, copy and paste them into your browser.
http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/malloy_to_hold_municipalities_harmless
http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/lawmakers_promise_to_focus_on_small_business_too
I worry, too, Mayor Salina. You and I both know that the education budget will increase next year, resulting in higher property taxes for Berlin's citizens. http://www.cpa-connecticut.com/blog/?p=4076