Mendham Township Voters Consider $19.9M Bond Referendum Jan. 25

Mendham Township, NEW JERSEY (January 20, 2022) –A school district bond referendum that would pay for improved security, innovative classroom spaces, and repairs for aging infrastructure will be on the ballot in a Jan. 25 special election.

State aid that is only available with an approved bond referendum would cover 37 percent of the $19.9 million project costs. The new school debt is less than the amount of debt the Mendham Township School District is retiring, resulting in a $97 decrease in tax impact for the average homeowner.

Community input shaped the projects that are included in the referendum. Residents who participated in surveys and a strategic planning process prioritized investment in technology, laboratory and STEM classroom space, and security and safety.

The projects proposed for MTES and MTMS include:

• Replacement of roofs and HVAC equipment
• Repaving of driveways and new sidewalks
• Improved ADA access
• Enhanced security vestibules
• Innovation Labs
• Health and Wellness Centers
• Outdoor Classroom Pavilions
• Renovations to Art/Music Rooms
• Renovations to Media Centers

In-person voting will take place from 12 – 8 p.m. Districts #1, #3, #4 and #5 vote at Brookside Emergency Services Building. District #2 votes at New Ralston Fire House.

Those who vote by mail must have their ballots postmarked by Jan. 25.

For more information, visit mendhamtwp.org/vote.