The Board of Education and administration have aligned this referendum with the final payments from a previous bond, which will be fully paid off in 2025–2026. This timing helps minimize the impact on taxpayers by replacing old debt with new debt at a steady rate.

Certain facility projects when approved through a voter-approved bond referendum, may qualify for state aid. In Branchburg’s case, the state has reviewed the proposed projects and agreed to cover 19% of the total $70 million cost.

That is $13.5 million in funding.

This is money Branchburg residents have already contributed to the state through taxes. With voter approval, we can bring those dollars back to benefit our own schools.

It’s a use-it-or-lose-it opportunity—and only Branchburg voters can decide.