A number of people have asked a similar question about SOS’s yard signs. It goes something like this: “We get how you’re saving schools and services, but how are you saving seniors?” Rest assured, SOS Easton volunteers of all ages discussed just this question.

Easton officials are proposing an operational override to address a budget shortfall, and residents are already paying for two major debt exclusion projects (the Blanche Ames school and new public safety facilities). Many are asking: How will this affect my tax bill? Here’s a neutral, fact-based breakdown using Easton’s median home value of $660,000 as an example.