Tolland Voters Endorse $59.7 Million 2022-23 Budget

TOLLAND, CT — Tolland residents and taxpayers Tuesday approved a $59.7 million budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year by a 181-vote margin.

The tally was:

• Yes - 885
• N0 - 704

The turnout was 15.28 percent, according to elections officials.

The budget adoption results in a tax rate of 36.58 mills. That's a decrease of .53 mills. The rate translates into residents paying $36.58 for every $1,000 in property assessments.

The motor vehicle tax rate will be capped at 32.46 mills, a decrease of 4.65 mills. Town officials said increases to the grand list, state funding and "non- tax revenues" have accounted for the drop.

Here's a breakdown of the budget:

• Total — $59,710, 099 (2.57 percent increase)
• General Government — $13,017,396 (3.25 percent)
• Education — $41,737,723 (2.25 percent)
• Capital Improvements — $255,880 (85.49 percent)
• Debt Service — $4,700,000 (1.08 percent)