Board of Finance Cuts Ed Budget by $1.25 Million

Board of Finance members voted 5-2 tonight to cut $1.25 million from the Board of Education’s proposed $75.1 million budget. Voting in favor (l to r) Rick Benson, Jeff Mayer, Shelly Kassen, Steve Ezzes, and Kevin Connolly. Against and not raising their hands are Charles Haberstroh and Gavin Anderson. Board of Ed chair Sandra Urist and Schools Supt. Elliott Landon watch in foreground. The board will consider possibly restoring the cut March 31. (CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo