See 2026 Updates On Manalapan-Englishtown Schools’ Referendum Projects

MANALAPAN, NJ — Following voter approval of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District’s (MERS) $115.4 million bond referendum in November 2024, the district is continuing to implement upgrades and facility improvements at each of its schools.

Although recent freezing temperatures have posed a challenge for outdoor work, district officials said indoor projects are well underway, with the fall and winter seasons bringing numerous updates.

An example of one such update includes the groundbreaking and structural progress on the district’s addition to Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS).

In August 2025, the district broke ground on the new addition, which aims to help relocate the district’s administrative offices that are currently on 54 Main Street.

• Read More: Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools Break Ground For New Addition

With student and staff safety and building efficiency as top priorities, the district continues to complete work on these referendum projects in a schedule designed to minimize disruption while ensuring steady progress.

Project updates by school include:

Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS)

• Installation of new curbs, sidewalks, and paving of the large parking lot is complete
• Phase I roofing work is complete; Phase II roofing upgrades will begin in summer 2026
• Updates to the gym HVAC system are complete
• Restroom ADA accessibility upgrades are complete
• Auditorium site assessment has been completed; work will begin soon, and is expected to be completed in summer 2026
• The MEMS addition is undergoing steel structure and metal decking installation
• Fire alarm system sprinkler piping installation for the addition is underway

Pine Brook Elementary School

• New classroom HVAC units have been installed
• Rooftop HVAC support rails and HVAC units have been installed
• Exterior site improvements, such as new sidewalks, stairs, curbs, and back parking lot paving, are complete
• The emergency generator concrete pad has been installed, and electrical upgrades are underway
• Roofing upgrades will begin in summer 2026

Wemrock Brook Elementary School

• Roofing replacement is complete
• Restroom ADA accessibility upgrades are complete

Clark Mills Elementary School

• Roofing work is complete
• Classroom HVAC units have been replaced
• Rooftop HVAC support rails and units, plus ground-level HVAC units, have been installed
• Exterior site improvements, such as new sidewalks, stairs, curbs, and parking lot paving, are complete
• Fire alarm system upgrades are nearly complete
• The emergency generator concrete pad installation is underway
• Window replacements will begin soon

Milford Brook Elementary School

• Classroom, rooftop, and ground-level HVAC units were replaced
• Side and rear parking lot paving has been completed
• The emergency generator concrete pad has been installed; emergency lighting for the future generator is nearly complete
• HVAC electrical upgrades are complete
• Roofing upgrades will begin in summer 2026

Lafayette Mills Elementary School

• Front parking lot paving is complete
• Fire alarm system upgrades are complete and ready for final inspection
• HVAC upgrades have begun and will continue through summer 2026
• Generator pad installation is underway
• Window replacements will begin soon
• Roofing upgrades will begin in summer 2026

Taylor Mills Elementary School

• Roofing replacement is complete
• The emergency generator concrete pad has been installed, and electrical upgrades are complete
• HVAC upgrades have begun and will continue through summer 2026

John I. Dawes Early Learning Center (ELC)

• HVAC system upgrades are complete
• The emergency generator concrete pad has been installed, and electrical upgrades are underway
• Interior electrical and fire alarm upgrades are underway

Districtwide

• Interior door and door hardware replacements will begin soon
• Classroom casework replacement will begin during Summer 2026
• Bids and schedules for future phases of work are being finalized

To learn more about the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional bond referendum and referendum projects, you can click here.

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