Public Hearing on Tax Hike Referendum in Colonial School District

There will be a second public hearing tonight on an upcoming referendum in the Colonial School District.

It is asking for an increase of 47 cents on $100 of assessed property values to upgrade technology, update the curriculum and expand the district’s pre-K program.

The meeting will be held at 7 pm at the Gunning Beford Middle School.

There will be a final third public meeting before district residents vote on the issue February 28^th.