The $33.4 million budget sailed through Tuesday, receiving the support of 82% of voters across the 2 towns, according to unofficial results.
Isabelle Oss
Isabelle Oss is a community reporter covering Kittery, Berwick, North Berwick, South Berwick, York and Ogunquit. Born and raised in Colorado, she moved to Maine in April 2026. Isabelle holds a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University and previously reported for The New Bedford Light. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing the guitar and exploring Maine’s hidden gems. She lives in South Portland.
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Kittery voters approve $23.9M school budget
About 81% of voters supported the proposal, which will cut staffing, give staff raises and grow funding for special education.
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Kittery Town Council approves $22.8 million municipal budget
The budget is expected to result in an 8.5% tax increase, though the mill rate won’t be officially set until September.
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Kittery’s school budget is $23.9 million. Here’s what voters are being asked to approve.
Voters will weigh in on proposed staffing changes and funding for areas like special instruction and vocational training.