Opposition mounted over a proposed 7% budget increase and the hiring of four new positions despite vocal support from educators and promises from the town office that tax bills would not increase this year.
If approved by voters, the district's budget would increase to just over $20 million next year, which officials say is fueled by rising inflation and the high cost of labor.
After a heated public comment section and a brief executive session Monday night, the Winslow Town Council hired Oakland Town Manager Ella Bowman as the town's top administrator.