Millburn Residents To Vote On $20.5M Capital Plan For Schools

MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Schools will hold a special election on Jan. 28, 2020 to ask voters to approve a $20.5 million bond to fund capital projects. The referendum is part of the district’s Capital and Maintenance Plan to improve its facilities while maintaining a flat debt schedule —by issuing new bonds as existing debt expires—according to a letter from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christine Burton.

The intent is to "finance reinvestment in district schools without increasing taxes," the letter said. According to the letter, by financing through a bond referendum, taxpayers will benefit from state-funded debt service aid of up to 40 percent of the project costs.

The bond would fund renovations and new construction at all schools. The 2020 projects will include:

• Security vestibules and safety upgrades at all schools;
• Cafeteria addition at the Middle School;
• Infrastructure improvements (window replacements/repairs, roof replacements, stair and masonry repairs) as needed across all schools

Burton said residents will hear more about the referendum when they return from winter break, but those with questions can email CaMP@millburn.org or see www.millburn.org/C&MP for presentations, FAQs, and upcoming videos.