Newtown Budget Vote Results Are In

NEWTOWN, CT — Voters approved a $117 million budget Tuesday that carries a 1 percent increase in the tax rate, the News-Times is reporting.

Propositions for a $1.7 million bond to replace the Middle Gate School roof, and a $1.5 million bond to resurface roads were also approved.

Turnout was estimated at about 2,600 voters, or less than 17 percent of the eligible electorate.

For more on the story, read The News-Times.