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East Hampton, Springs, Montauk, Amagansett and Wainscott School Budgets Pass by Large Margins

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A $37,814,314 budget presented to Springs School voters was approved with 463 “yes” and 262 “no” votes. KYRIL BROMLEY

A $37,814,314 budget presented to Springs School voters was approved with 463 “yes” and 262 “no” votes. KYRIL BROMLEY

A $37,814,314 budget presented to Springs School voters was approved with 463 “yes” and 262 “no” votes. KYRIL BROMLEY

A $37,814,314 budget presented to Springs School voters was approved with 463 “yes” and 262 “no” votes. KYRIL BROMLEY

Dermot Quinn won the Springs School Board slot receiving 457 votes. KYRIL BROMLEY

Dermot Quinn won the Springs School Board slot receiving 457 votes. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorStaff Writer on May 21, 2024
All school budgets and additional ballot propositions in East Hampton Town passed on Tuesday. East Hampton East Hampton residents came to the polls on Tuesday in support of a tax... more

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