MASSENA — The Village of Massena has announced its schedule of budget workshops for fiscal year 2023-24. 

On Tuesday, March 21 the village board will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting, during which Mayor Greg Paquin will present his tentative budget for 2023-24. 

Officials will also hold a public hearing at 5:30 to consider authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the 2% limit. The vote would be a technicality to ensure officials have the ability to exceed the threshold but officials say they are confident the village will not have to exceed the threshold. 

On Monday, March 27 the village will have budget workshops for Massena Senior Citizens, the chamber of commerce, code enforcement, the fire department and rescue squad at 5:30 p.m. 

Budget workshops for the Department of Public Works, treasurer and general budget will be held on Monday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m.

Additional workshops for the Massena Police Department, joint recreation commission and remainder of the budget will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. 

During the April 4 workshop the remainder of the budget will be considered, with the comprehensive budget possibly being reviewed and adopted during the meeting. 

On Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. a final budget work session is scheduled if an additional session is necessary. If the budget is not adopted on April 4, officials are expected to adopt it on April 18. 

Officials must adopt the budget by Monday, May 1. 

All sessions will take place in room 30 of the town hall building and are open to the public.