Local municipal updates in Reichenbach and Dörfles-Esbach

The municipality of Reichenbach has announced its agenda for the upcoming assembly on December 3, 2026. Key items include the approval of the 2027 budget, which projects a total surplus of 294,573 francs. The municipal council proposes maintaining tax rates at 1.77 units for communal taxes and 1.2 per mille for property taxes. Planned investments totaling over 2 million francs focus on school infrastructure, including roof renovations, heating replacements, and new IT solutions, as well as road repairs and flood protection measures.

In Dörfles-Esbach, the municipal council met on October 15, 2026, to discuss infrastructure projects. Decisions were made regarding the renovation of Eduard-Sommer-Straße, which includes the installation of solar-powered street lighting provided by Fonroche Lighting Hub Germany GmbH. Additionally, the council approved approximately 44,890 euros for sidewalk paving via Ing. Viktor Haschke GmbH. While the council discussed fiber optic expansion, a proposal for municipal-funded infrastructure in that area was rejected.