Inhabitants of Stonington v. Inhabitants of Deer Isle

McKUSICK, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff Town of Stonington appeals from the summary judgment entered by the Superior Court (Hancock County) in favor of defendant Town of Deer Isle. 1 Stoning- ton contends that the Superior Court erred in holding that the arrangement voted by both towns for sharing on a per-pupil basis the total costs of operating the Stonington-Deer Isle Community School District (CSD) did not violate Article IX, § 8 of the Maine Constitution. We agree with the Superior Court and accordingly deny the appeal.

Facts of the Case

On October 23, 1973, special town meetings were held in…