FALLS VILLAGE – Voters in Region One towns approved the district’s proposed $19.5 million 2026–2027 school budget Tuesday, May 5, by a vote of 333-120.
From noon to 8 p.m., 453 total voters turned out from Cornwall, Falls Village, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury and Sharon.
The budget passed in every town except Falls Village, where the proposal failed by 12 votes. The vote passed with the highest percentage in Cornwall and Salisbury, with 94% and 91%, respectively.
The budget totals $19,533,640, an increase of $1,048,431, or a 5.67% increase over the current year.
The Region One budget is divided into three components: Housatonic Valley Regional High School (HVRHS), Pupil Services and the Regional Schools Services Center (RSSC), also known as the central office.
Votes by town:
Cornwall: 60 yes, 4 no.
Falls Village: 33 yes, 45 no.
Kent: 69 yes, 11 no.
North Canaan: 46 yes, 39 no.
Salisbury: 94 yes, 9 no.
Sharon: 31 yes, 12 no.
Region One town assessments were also approved, and are based on the number of students each town sends to HVRHS, meaning costs can shift as enrollment changes.
Approved town assessments as of May 5 include:
Cornwall
$2,168,169, an increase of $163,895 or 8.87%.
Falls Village
$1,752,589 an increase of $208,904 or 14.89%.
Kent
$2,783,359, an increase of $171,360 or 7.48%
North Canaan
$6,140,112, an increase of $519,526 or 9.11%.
Salisbury
$4,798,928, an increase of $17,835 or .43%.
Sharon
$1,890,486, a decrease of $33,356 or - 2.07%.
