Despite two towns opposition, the $9.5 million budget passed by a more than 2-1 margin due to the overall validation vote tally, which was 370-180.

 

The Kingfield, Eustis and Avon voters approved the budget, passing it 81-40, 186-5 and 26-12, respectively. The budget was opposed in Phillips and Strong, where residents voted against it by a combined 123-77 margin.

 

Kingfield and Strong will see the biggest spike in their school taxes compared to the current year, with their assessments increasing $85,650 and $50,403, respectively. The other two increases are in Avon, up $15,115; and Phillips, up $13,267.

 

Eustis’ share will drop $80,484. That community’s voters helped carry the budget with their overwhelming support in Tuesday’s voting.