Smiths Falls budget sees 4% levy as $13.5M grant helps

Smiths Falls budget sees 4% levy as $13.5M grant helps

SMITHS FALLS — Council reviewed a revised draft of the Smiths Falls budget for 2026 at its Jan. 26 committee of the whole meeting, with major provincial funding significantly reducing pressure on the town’s tax levy while department heads raised concerns about aging infrastructure and emergency services equipment. Treasurer Paul Dauber highlighted a $13.5 million provincial grant toward the town’s water tower and trunk water main project, callin…