Third Time's The Charm For East Windsor Budget Referendum

EAST WINDSOR, CT — After rejecting two prior budget proposals at referendum during the month of May, registered voters in East Windsor returned to the polls Tuesday to consider the latest offering from the Board of Finance.

Prior spending packages of $48.1 million and $47.95 million were voted down by residents on May 13 and 27, respectively. After making some more cuts, the finance board presented a $47.7 million proposal to voters, with 52.4 percent in favor.

Unofficial vote totals were 702 yes and 638 opposed.

First Selectman Jason Bosza told Patch, "This is a win for the town, and proof that the deliberative, democratic process worked. Working collaboratively with the Boards of Selectmen, Finance and Education, we got to a place that voters support, and the allows us to fund our schools and public safety and infrastructure needs at levels critical to the community."