The Monroe Board of Finance has adopted adjustments to the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.   The spending plan would raise taxes 1.38 percent.  First Selectman Ken Kellogg says without growth in the grand list, a disciplined approach to spending, and use of alternative funding, taxes would have grown by over 10 percent.  The budget continues to reduce the need for bonding for smaller capital projects and fully funds the Board of Education’s requested appropriation.  The school increase is largely driven by higher student enrollment and pandemic-related student needs.  The Monroe budget referendum is set for May 3rd.