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Marsden Proposition Should Lead to Strong Turnout for Sag Harbor Budget Vote

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Proposition 2, a vote on acquiring the Marsden Street properties, will likely lead to high turnout for the budget vote in Sag Harbor on May 16. CAILIN RILEY

Proposition 2, a vote on acquiring the Marsden Street properties, will likely lead to high turnout for the budget vote in Sag Harbor on May 16. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on May 10, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, Sag Harbor School District voters will be asked to approve a budget of $48,063,027 for the 2023-2024 school year that will increase the tax levy by... more

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