BINGHAM — Voters approved the town’s proposed spending package Monday but it is too early to predict the direction of taxes, according to First Selectman Steven Steward.

The town will raise about $640,452 for municipal expenses, about $71,000 more than the previous year, but it will be months before the impact of school and county expenses are known.

Steward said an increase in property values could help balance at least part of any increase.

“We have a lot of homes and camps to be assessed this year,” said Steward. “Last year, I expected taxes to go up but we had enough growth to cover it.”

The town report lists 31 building permits issued last year for a variety of projects, including cabins, homes, garages and decks.

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