Articles of note: Voters will be asked whether Newport should become an open enrollment district that puts the percentage of students who can leave the district at zero and the amount Newport will accept at 5% of the district’s enrollment.
Contested races: In the only contested race, incumbent Nikki Murphy and Anna O’Hara are seeking a three-year seat on the school board.
Budget and spending articles: The proposed budget is $22.7 million and would add $1.34 to the school tax rate. The default budget is $22.9 million with a $1.69 tax impact. Last year, voters approved a $22.15 million budget. Other requested appropriations include $103,353 for a new Public Safety Program at the tech center, $100,000 for a new school bus, $32,000 to pave the Richards Elementary School Parking lot, and $53,600 toward the planned purchase of a new playground at Richards.
When and where to vote: Tuesday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the community center on Meadow Road.