Alton voters approve $10.2M revised budget at Special Town Meeting

By: Bob Martin

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 893

Last Updated: 1 day, 17 hours ago


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ALTON — Voters approved a revised operating budget of $10.2 million, avoiding resorting to a default budget for a third year. The approved budget notably provides merit increases for town employees and three, full-time firefighter positions, including a full-time lieutenant.

The revised budget passed at a Special Town Meeting election on Saturday, at Prospect Mountain High School, by a vote of 500-388. This represents a turnout of about 20% of registered voters.

The revised budget …

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