Where Dighton's money goes

A plain-English look at what your town spends, what you pay, and how it's changing.

$29.0 million a year
That's what Dighton spent across all town services.
51¢ of every dollar goes to schools.
Schools $14.8 million
51%
public schools — teachers, buildings, buses
Public safety $6.9 million
24%
police, fire, and ambulance
Public works $3.1 million
11%
roads, snow plowing, trash, parks
General government $2.8 million
10%
town hall, clerk, finance, elections
Health & human services $803,000
3%
public health, senior & veterans services
Culture & recreation $547,000
2%
library, parks, recreation programs
Debt interest $97,000
0%
interest on money borrowed for buildings & projects
Source: Dighton FY2025 audited financial statements (audited actuals, FY2025). Figures are rounded for readability.
These figures come from official town and state documents, summarized for clarity. Always check the source for exact numbers. ← Back to Dighton Town Watch