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CCS School Budget

OK’d By Big Margin

Dr. Matt Spencer brought sons Liam, 12, and Aidan, 10, to see democracy in action as he voted on CCS' proposed 2016-17 budget this evening at the high school. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Dr. Matt Spencer brought sons Liam, 12, and Aidan, 10, to see democracy in action as he voted on CCS’ proposed 2016-17 budget this evening at the high school.   At right is machine custodian Jo-Anne Weir.  (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

Bus, Library Resolutions Also Win Approval

COOPERSTOWN – When the polls closed at 8 this evening, Cooperstown Central School District voters had approved the 2016-17 $18 million school budget, 388 to 102.   It includes a .43 percent increase in the tax levy.

Voters approved a proposition to acquire buses, 416-70.  The budget for the Village Library of Cooperstown and Hartwick’s Kinney Memorial Library, also on the ballot, was approved 387-101.

Two candidates ran for two vacancies on the school board.  Incumbent Mary Leonard received 408 votes.  Newcomer Marielle Ainsworth received 398 votes.

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