MADISON (AP) — Residents of Madison have elected to have their police department absorbed by a county sheriff’s office.

The Morning Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1FGq4T9 ) reported that town meeting members approved money for the plan on Monday night.

A public safety budget of more than $850,000 was approved by a vote of 103-73. Residents rejected a higher $940,000 budget proposal that would have supported a police chief and department.

Selectman Paul Fortin said the lower budget would save money now and in the future for capital projects and road repairs.

The transition plan goes into effect July 1.

No Madison officers will lose their jobs, although the police chief’s job will be eliminated.