Rehoboth voters approve override for schools, money for security system – The Sun Chronicle

REHOBOTH Rehoboth voters in a special election Tuesday approved two ballot questions for tax increases to fund improvements to school buildings.

The first ballot question was a capital exclusion, or one-time tax increase for one year only, for $87,203 for the installation of door security systems at Palmer River Elementary School, Beckwith Middle School and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. It passed 579 to 386 votes.

The school district, in a June 18 letter to parents, said the measure will increase taxes by mere pennies over the course of the year.

The second ballot question was a debt exclusion, or temporary override of the states Proposition 2 tax levy-limiting law, for $3.6 million for roof and window replacement at Palmer River Elementary School and window replacement at Beckwith Middle School. It passed 556 to 409.

According to the school district, the cost to the average taxpayer will be approximately $48 annually for an average $300,000 home, or $4 per month extra in taxes.

Superintendent Anthony Azar said it was a positive outcome for everyone involved.

I believe its a win-win for the students. Its a win-win for the staff and its a win-win for Rehoboth taxpayers, Azar said.

We appreciate the support from the Rehoboth taxpayers and its an exciting night for the district, Azar added.

Turnout for the election was 11 percent or 965 of the towns 8,544 registered voters.

The district had sent a one-call alert to families on Monday reminding voters to go to the polls.

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