Hebron voters reject budget for 2nd time

Tim Leininger, Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.
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May 24—HEBRON — For the second time this budget season, voters have rejected the proposed budget of $39,065,203 for the fiscal 2023-24 year in a 813-574 vote, according to unofficial numbers.

The proposed budget, which was about $500,000 less than the failed proposal voted down on May 2, would have had a tax rate of 33.48 mills for real estate and personal property. There is a statewide cap on motor vehicles of 32.46 mills.

One mill represents $1 in taxes for every $1,000 in assessed property value.

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