Politics & Government
Amity Budget Passes Despite Orange’s Objections
Voters in Orange don't approve, but the votes cast in Bethany and Woodbridge are enough to pass the budget.
The Amity School District’s $43.6 million budget passed muster during Tuesday’s budget referendum. Voters in Bethany and Woodbridge approved overwhelmingly of the budget.
Slightly more Orange voters said no rather than yes, but they weren’t enough to change the outcome.
Results for question one, regarding the $43,613,182 budget for Amity Schools.
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Town Yes votes No Votes Bethany 199 97 Orange 343 385 Woodbridge 375 115 Total 917 597
A second referendum question on the ballot asked voters whether they approve of bonding $1,748,000 for school maintenance. That also passed.
Town Yes votes No votes Bethany 192 103 Orange 401 327 Woodbridge 359 128 Total 952 558Find out what's happening in Bethwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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