The referendum to decide the fate of Tolland's proposed $51.8 million budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year is scheduled for May 7.
Here is an overview:
• The budget question reads, "Shall the Town of Tolland's proposed 2013-2014 budget of $51,844,725, reflecting a spending increase of $482,491, or 0.94 percent, which is equal to a 0.67 percent tax increase of .20 mills compared to the current mill rate and requiring a tax rate of 30.19 mills be adopted?" Yes/No.
• A yes vote is for approval of the budget.
• A no vote is for disapproval of the budget.
• Districts 1 and 3 will vote at the Hicks Municipal Center gymnasium, 21 Tolland Green.
• District 2 will vote at the Tolland Senior Center, 674 Tolland Stage Rd.
• Registered voters can apply for an absentee ballot at the town clerk's office.
• Paper ballots wile used at both polling places.
• Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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