Based on current projections, the town of Antigonish is looking at a higher surplus than
Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher
expected.
During Monday’s meeting of Antigonish Town Council, members heard an updated version of the town’s financial projections for the current fiscal year. The town originally looked at a surplus of around $34,000, but thanks to an increase in revenue and a decrease in expenditures, the new projected surplus is around $231,000.
Mayor Laurie Boucher said the town did a lot of capital projects this year, adding council is pleased with the various department heads for their fiscal responsibility.
Boucher said she is pleased overall with the budget