Newtown residents have approved a budget for the coming fiscal year.  There was low voter turn out, about 7-percent of registered voters.  The municipal budget of $46.89 million and the Board of Education's $82.13 million plan were both approved.  The town side of the budget includes all debt service on bonding, including for all school projects. 

The overall budget represents a .07 percent tax rate increase, despite a 4.7 percent spending increase.  This was achieved through a 3.4 percent growth in the Grand List, and by trimming $300,000 from the school budget request. 

Newtown residents also approved two question on the ballot, funding Newtown High School ventilation systems and HVAC renovations and Edmond Town Hall parking lot improvements. 

The high school project involves replacement of existing rooftop heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units servicing the A-wing at the high school.  Edmond Town Hall's parking lot will be resurfaced, existing drainage infrastructure will be refurbished and additional parking spaces will be added.  Overall traffic flow and pedestrian safety will also be improved.  Funding will also pay for demolition of the former firehouse in the rear parking lot.