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Milford voters cast key ballots in Tuesday’s election

MILFORD – Two hot-button issues on Tuesday’s Milford town ballot, Warrant Article 3, the MACC Base system and Warrant Article 5, the Wadleigh Library HVAC/Electrical repair were rejected by voters.

Voters did approve the town operating budget on Warrant Article 6 .

The MACC Base Article 3, which proposed $2.4 million for upgrades and replacement of the emergency services dispatch center and related infrastructure was voted down, 974-1,197.

Article 5 proposed $1.29 million for the repair of the Wadleigh Library’s HVAC/electrical repair received a vote of 1,083 in favor, while 1,185 voted no. Under state law, the article required 60% affirmative vote to pass.

The town operating budget of $15,664,508, Article 6, was approved, with 1,160 yes, 998 no.

Article 24, Nashua Street Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalk Improvement Project, was voted 895 yes, 1,268 no. If approved, the state of New Hampshire would have paid $697,539, while the town would have paid $174,385.

Article 25, Osgood Road, Melendy Road and Armory Road Pedestrian Safety Sidewalk Improvement Project was also voted down, 848 yes, 1,320 no. If approved, the state of New Hampshire would have paid $638,298, leaving Milford to pay $159,574.

Article 24 would have had an estimated tax impact of $10.38 on an assessed value of $100,000, while Article 25 would have an estimated tax impact of $9.50 on the same assessed dollar amount.