The New Milford budget vote is being held today. On the Town side of the budget, Mayor Pete Bass says the major increases were due to paid staff at the New Milford Ambulance, New Milford Ambulance Barn Building Debt, health insurance costs, Library opening, and bringing back full staff. The total increase is 1.7 percent.  The $109.6 million budget that would increase spending by 4.28 percent. That includes $67.8 million for the schools and a town operating budget of $41.8 million for dollars.  Poll are open until 8pm.