#Middlebury #Referendum
By MARJORIE NEEDHAM
Wednesday, May 5, Middlebury voters can go to Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. to cast their ballots in the annual budget referendum. Three questions will be on the ballot. They are.
- Shall the 2021-2022 proposed Town of Middlebury Municipal Budget in the amount of $11,919,736.24 be approved?
- Shall the proposed 2021-2022 Budget of the Pomperaug Regional School District #15 in the amount of $74,794,466 be adopted?
- Shall the Town of Middlebury appropriate $250,000 to Account 01-80-01-6092 (Capital Items from Unassigned Fund Balance) in the General Fund from Account 01-00-00-3707 (Unassigned Fund Balance) in the General Fund?
The proposed 2021-2022 Town budget is an increase of 3.2%, or $372,910, over the current budget, but the mil rate, provided both the town and Region 15 proposed 2021-2022 budgets are approved by voters, will drop three tenths of a mil, to 34.8 from the current 35.10. The current mil rate for Southbury is 29.3.
The Region 15 proposed 2021-2022 budget is an increase of 2.58%, or $3,959,599, over the current budget. However, due to changes in student enrollments for each of the towns, Middlebury’s increase will be $100,184, or a total of $25,002,444 compared to the current share of $25,902,260. This compares to Southbury’s increase of $1,784,508, as its share rises to $49,792,022 from $48,007,514.
The Region 15 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Advisory Council has coordinated with local merchants to offer one-day discounts or specials to residents who ask for the Referendum Day Discount on May 5 only.
“We want to share our enthusiasm and support for the Region 15 school system and the local businesses in our community. All are encouraged to take advantage of Referendum Day Discounts at local businesses,” said Christine Koobatian, PTO Advisory member.
The following businesses are participating in the Referendum Day Discount program:
Middlebury Businesses
Pies & Pub – 10% discount, dine in or take out
Salon Odette – 10% discount, any hair service & retail
Southbury Businesses
Adam Broderick Salon & Spa – 10% off any one service or product
DiPalma’s Pizza – 10% discount, dine in or take out
Mad Greek – 10% discount, dine in or take out
Mikee’s Place – 10% discount, dine in or take out
Miranda’s – 10% discount, dine in or take out
Respond If You Please Stationers – 10% off graduation invitations/announcements and thank you cards (discount through 5/31)
Villarina’s – Free 1/2 pound fresh pasta with any purchase
