Southampton School District Voters Pass Nearly $80 Million Budget; School Board Newcomers Oust Incumbent - 27 East

Southampton School District Voters Pass Nearly $80 Million Budget; School Board Newcomers Oust Incumbent

authorMichelle Trauring on May 21, 2024
Residents of the Southampton School District approved the district’s $79.9 million budget and $63.9 million tax levy in a 617-269 vote on Tuesday. Voters also passed all of the propositions,... more

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