Greenwich's budget board made a series of financial decisions Monday that could affect everything from the new Round Hill Fire Station to next year's town budget — while getting an early look at the growing number of homeowners and businesses challenging their property assessments.

The Board of Estimate and Taxation unanimously approved $4.75 million in previously authorized funding for the Round Hill Fire Station, allowing the money to carry over into the new fiscal year so work on the long-awaited project can continue.

The board also approved a $20,050 donation-funded budget increase for the Nathaniel Witherell nursing facility. The gift from the Friends of Nathaniel Witherell will help pay for resident services, office expenses and food.

Looking ahead, the BET approved its FY2028 budget strategy guidelines in an 11-0-1 vote, giving town departments an early roadmap for next year's budget process.

But perhaps the biggest takeaway from Monday's meeting came from the assessor's office.

Following Greenwich's townwide property revaluation, 98 property owners have now filed Superior Court appeals challenging their new assessments. Those cases cover 68 commercial properties and 30 homes with a combined value of more than $2 billion.

The revaluation also drove the town's taxable property value sharply higher. Greenwich's 2025 Grand List now stands at $46.2 billion, up more than 25% from the previous year, with residential property values rising nearly 29%.

Those higher assessments are now showing up in residents' tax bills.

Property tax payments for the town's $542.3 million FY2027 budget are due Monday, Aug. 3. While Greenwich continues to have Connecticut's lowest mill rate at 10.125, many homeowners are seeing larger tax bills because the new budget and the townwide revaluation took effect at the same time.

The board also learned that participation in Greenwich's local tax relief program for seniors and residents with disabilities continues to decline. Enrollment fell to 362 households this year, down from 437 just two years ago.

The BET will meet again on Sept. 22, when members are expected to revisit a proposed town ethics policy and continue preparations for the next budget cycle.