GORHAM – Gorham voters Tuesday agreed with measures to repair local roads and replace an aging fire truck, but they rejected a tax rate surcharge.

The $30.1 million school budget safely passed, 2,491-679, and residents decided to retain the annual referendum on the school budget, 2,489-736.

Voters authorized a measure by 429 votes, 1,820-1,391, to borrow $3 million for Gorham road repair projects. They also approved spending up to $450,000 to replace an out-of-service, 25-year-old squad truck for the Fire & Rescue Department by a 492 margin, 1,849-1,357.

In a non-binding referendum, Gorham voters opposed the advisory measure to add a $1 surcharge to the tax rate for long-term capital needs such as for roads, buildings and public safety. The measure was defeated by only 111 votes with 1,438 yes to 1,549 no.

Gorham voters went along with the majority in the state on gubernatorial choices. Democrat Elizabeth Mitchell was the top candidate, collecting 434 votes. Republican Paul LePage received 481 votes, handily beating the other six GOP candidates.

With results still unofficial at noon Wednesday, an estimated 3,330 Gorham voters cast ballots, representing about a 26 percent turnout.