The Region 12 school budget was approved. While Roxbury residents rejected the $21.8 million plan, more residents in Washington and Bridgewater voted in favor of the proposal. The plan includes a nearly 2-percent increase in spending, but was lowered from the original failed proposal. An administrative position will be eliminated and the salary of the next superintendent will be about $15,000 less. Megan Bennett replaces Pat Cosentino next month.
