Bordentown Regional School District encourages residents to vote in the Nov. 3 bond referendum, which includes $86.1 million in proposed improvements and $29.3 million in state aid to help offset the cost to taxpayers.
Early in-person voting is available Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at any designated Burlington County early voting location.
Polls will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The community will consider improvements to aging infrastructure which is impacting learning environments at all five district schools. Proposed projects include replacing leaking roofs; upgrading heating and air conditioning; replacing windows and interior doors; replacing crumbling sidewalks and cracked pavement; upgrading plumbing; and upgrading fire alarm, public address and security systems.
If voters approve the referendum, the district would receive $29.3 million in state aid to cover about 34% of the project costs.
“The systems that we rely on every day to provide functional learning environments – roofs, air conditioning, heating and plumbing – are no longer functioning property and need to be replaced,” said Dr. James Altobello, Superintendent of Schools. “We encourage every resident to learn about the proposed improvements, review the financial information and make a plan to vote.”
The district has been sharing information through its dedicated referendum website, social media and community information sessions. The website includes proposed projects by school, financial details, voting information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Residents also can attend a presentation and building tour on Oct. 29, at Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunns Mill Road. Referendum-related questions can be emailed to vote2026@bordentown.k12.nj.us.
“A successful bond referendum would allow the district to address all the proposed facilities needs with the benefit of $29.3 million in state funding, which is only available through a successful referendum,” Altobello said.
“In addition, we would be able to make all the improvements in less than three years. It would take decades and cost taxpayers significantly more to address these issues through the district budget.”
