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MTSD to Host Informational Events as Bond Vote Approaches

The Mendham Township School District would receive nearly 37% in state aid toward major building improvements.

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Renovations would create Innovation Labs at both schools to provide dedicated space for 21st-century instruction and STEM-based activities. (Mendham Township School District)
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Music enhances the learning experience, as 77% of students participate in orchestra and/or band. Music rooms at both schools would be renovated, including a new, open floor plan for the Middle School to accommodate more students and instrument storage. (Mendham Township School District)
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Many of today's students thrive on flexible learning models. Outdoor classroom pavilions at both schools would support better focus and creative instruction. The spaces also would host student concerts and plays and would be available for community use. (Mendham Township School District)

Mendham Township, N.J. -- Mendham Township School District invites the community to several in-person and virtual opportunities in January to learn about the projects included in the Tuesday, Jan. 25 bond referendum.


The district will be asking the community to vote on a $19.9 million proposal. If the referendum is approved, state aid would reduce the local costs of major improvements at both schools by 37 percent, and residents would see a $97 school debt tax decrease annually for a home assessed at the township’s average.


To provide the public with as much information as possible, the district will host two in-person fairs on Thursday, Jan. 6 as well as a virtual community forum on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

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The two in-person bond referendum fairs will be interactive, allowing residents to ask questions one-on-one of the district’s architect, financial advisor, teachers, principals, administrators, and more. A morning and evening session will be held.

  • Morning session: Thursday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Elementary School Gym
  • Evening session: Thursday, Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Elementary School Gym

For residents unable to attend an in-person fair, there will also be a virtual referendum forum on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. Superintendent Dr. Sal Constantino and Board of Education President Gretchen Holquist will be available on Zoom to answer questions. Community members are encouraged to ask live questions or submit questions in advance to referendum@mendhamtwp.org. Join the session using https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82155976018?pwd=bkJCamRkUWp3bFlNMlRtR0tEalJFQT09

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Follow these platforms for more detailed information about the bond referendum fairs and virtual forum:

The Mendham Township School District referendum would allow the district to preserve its standard of academic excellence, enhance the safety of its students and staff, and further integrate technology into classrooms, all areas of importance as indicated through community feedback.

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