The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted last night to impose a 4-cent real estate tax increase for fiscal year 2011, which begins July 1. The tax increase is meant to help local schools offset cuts in state aid. One cent will be used to pay down school construction debt and 3 cents will benefit the schools directly.

A public hearing will be April 5 at 7 p.m.

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