New England Voters Face Local Ballot Measures

Across New England, voters face a range of local and state ballot questions, including proposals to fund schools, public facilities, and cultural institutions, as well as changes to housing and rental rules. In Connecticut, referendums would fund a new Norwich police headquarters and major school projects in Enfield and Southington. A Massachusetts opinion writer urges a yes vote on Question 7, arguing that easing restrictive zoning could increase housing supply. In New Hampshire, an opponent of Question 2 warns that proposed school-budget and administrative spending caps could limit local control and constrain districts facing rising costs. Rhode Island and Rockport opinion pieces urge no votes on, respectively, a $50 million cultural-economy bond and rental registration, permitting, and inspection measures.