WATERBORO — Voters in RSU 57 ”“ made up of Alfred, Limerick, Lyman, Newfield, Shapleigh and Waterboro ”“ go to the polls in their respective towns Tuesday for two referendum questions.

The first asks voters to approve the $39.1 million budget for FY 2016, which includes adult education as well as all other school spending. The overall budget proposal is up $1.2 million from this year, with the local portion of the increase at $540,361, about $60,000 less than earlier projections.

If the budget is validated at the June 9 referendum, property owners in the district will see increases. Someone with a home in Alfred valued at $200,000 would pay $27.84 more in taxes; in Limerick, $35.04 more; $54 more in Lyman; $66 more in Newfield; $45.84 more in Shapleigh; and $56.88 more in Waterboro.

The remaining referendum asks voters to approve a $3.15 million bond to upgrade the athletic complex. If that is approved, another $800,000 will come from capital reserves, donations and the like. The measure is about $3 million less than a more ambitious plan rejected by all six RSU 57 communities in November.

 The project includes: Resurfacing the track; widening the football field to accommodate soccer, field hockey, and other field sports, and adding greater access to the lighted competition area; installing permanent bleachers; tennis court maintenance; and adding bathroom and storage facilities.

— Senior Staff Writer Tammy Wells can be contacted at 324”“4444 (local call in Sanford) or 282”“1535, ext. 327 or twells@journaltribune.com.