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Westhampton Beach School Budget Vote: What You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know before you cast your ballot in Westhampton Beach.

The budget vote takes place Tuesday.
The budget vote takes place Tuesday. (Lisa Finn / Patch)

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — Westhampton Beach residents will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the 2022 to 2023 school budget vote and school board candidate election.

The Westhampton Beach Union Free School District's proposed budget of $61,544,294 represents a budget-to-budget increase of 2.39 percent and a tax levy increase of 2.14 percent, in compliance with the tax levy cap.

“The district is proud to continue to provide all students with the best possible experience, while being responsible to our residents,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carolyn Probst. “The support of our community continues to help us provide first-rate opportunities for all students."

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She added: “Our goal this year was to bring back many of the activities and experiences that had been put on hold during the pandemic, and this budget builds upon that effort."

Four candidates are running for two open Board of Education seats, including Casandra Cerrick, Elizabeth Lanni-Hewitt, Katheryn Antonio-Rios and incumbent Dawn Arrasate. Incumbent Stacy Rubio is not running again.

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Polls will be open on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the High School LGI.

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