DIXFIELD — Voters in Regional School Unit 56 passed the $14.28 million budget Tuesday by a 503-387 margin.

The town tallies were: Carthage, 34-46; Canton, 97-44; Dixfield, 186-128; and Peru 186-169.

The budget is $718,776 more than this year’s $13.56 million and represents an average increase of 6.76% in property taxes for the four towns.

All results are unofficial until certified by municipal clerks.

Comments are no longer available on this story