The Redding Board of Finance has approved a $51.1 million budget to send to the voters.  The plan includes a slight spending increase, which could hike the mill rate a bit.  The proposal includes $15.5 million dollars on the town side, and $23-million for the Board of Education.  If approved, the mill rate would increase from 32.84 to 33.04.  That doesn't necessarily mean the increase will go into effect.  The Board of Finance can't set the mill rate until after the budget is approved.  The Annual Town Budget Meeting is April 21st at 3pm.  A referendum will be held May 4th.