Plymouth at a Fiscal Crossroads: Soaring Healthcare Costs and Declining Growth Trigger Budget Squeeze

PLYMOUTH - February 19, 2026 - Town Manager Derek Brindisi presented a sobering outlook for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, warning that rising fixed costs—specifically a $5.1 million spike in health insurance—are outpacing the town’s revenue growth. With “new growth” from major developments like Pine Hills and Redbrook beginning to plateau, officials are …