Proposal increases spending, cuts tax rate BEACON FALLS — The town’s 2021-22 municipal budget proposal increases spending and funds a substantial list of capital projects, but cuts the tax rate by a full mill. The spending plan will go to a public vote at a town meeting June 2 at 7 p.m. at the senior center, 57 North Main St. The $7.95 million operating budget proposal is an increase of $473,596, or about 6.3%, from this fiscal year. The proposal includes contractual increases, like 2.5% raises for town employees and a 5% jump in the cost of medical benefits. The spending plan also raises the first selectman salary from $55,000 to $62,000, and the salaries for the treasurer, selectmen and registrars of voters positions from $250 to $13,750. The proposed salaries for elected officials are prorated in the budget and won’t take effect until after the November election.