With the exception of the Police and Public Safety Study article, which was defeated, all other articles on the Norwich Town Warning received voter approval. In the only contested race for office, incumbent Roger Arnold bested Pam Smith for the three year Selectboard seat. The Town posted the results this afternoon here.
Also of note, funding for the Norwich Fair fireworks passed by 90 votes. In comparison, the measure passed by over 300 votes last year.
Some vote tallies on selected articles are below.
- Article 4, Town budget: Yes 739, No 182.
- Article 7, Unanticipated Expense and Emergency Fund: Yes 518, No 397.
- Article 8, Operational Performance and Development Fund: Yes 494, No 395.
- Article 9, Police and Public Safety Study: Yes 342, No 577.
- Article 10, sidewalks, bikeways and trails study: Yes 530, No 402.
- Article 11, Emerald Ash Borer Response Fund: Yes 721, No 192.
- Article 24, Fireworks for Norwich Fair: Yes 506, No 416.
- Article 25, Norwich Public Library: Yes 855, No 89.
- Article 41, Norwich School District budget: Yes 651, No 263.