Where Avon's money goes

A plain-English look at what your town spends, what you pay, and how it's changing.

$39.9 million a year
That's what Avon spent across all town services.
34¢ of every dollar goes to schools.
Schools $13.6 million
34%
public schools — teachers, buildings, buses
Employee pensions & benefits $7.7 million
19%
retirement and health insurance for town & school staff
Public safety $6.0 million
15%
police, fire, and ambulance
Public works $5.9 million
15%
roads, snow plowing, trash, parks
General government $4.5 million
11%
town hall, clerk, finance, elections
Culture & recreation $658,000
2%
library, parks, recreation programs
Health & human services $532,000
1%
public health, senior & veterans services
State & county assessments $520,000
1%
required payments to the state and county
Debt interest $556,000
1%
interest on money borrowed for buildings & projects
Source: Avon FY2024 audited financial statements (audited actuals, FY2024). Figures are rounded for readability.
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