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Mendham Borough School District will ask voters to consider a proposal to finance much-needed building projects through the sale of bonds. Anyone who is registered to vote with a Mendham Borough address can cast a ballot in the January 28 bond referendum.
One vote can make a difference, so your participation truly matters!
iMpOrtaNt vOTEr dEAdlinEs:
iMpOrtaNt vOTEr dEAdlinEs:
January 7: Voter Registration must be up to date to participate in the bond referendum.
January 21: Deadline for Vote By Mail applications to arrive at the County Clerk’s Office to receive a ballot in the mail.
January 27: 3 p.m. deadline for Vote By Mail applications to be hand-delivered to the County Clerk’s Office to receive a ballot in person.
January 28: Registered voters may vote in person at their designated polling place. Vote By Mail ballots must be postmarked by January 28.
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polling Locations:
District 1 and 2: Garabrant Center, 4 Wilson St.
District 3 and 4: Fire House, 24 E Main St.
District 5: Mendham Area Senior Housing, 1 Heritage Manor Dr.
If you are unsure of your polling location, click here.
WHAT WILL THE BALLOT SAY?
WHAT WILL THE BALLOT SAY?
Voters will be asked for permission to borrow $9,964,305 in Question 1 and the full amount of $19,281,825 in Question 1 and Question 2. Even though state aid will contribute toward the amount in Question 1, the school district would be named as the debt holder, so voter approval is needed for the full amount.
Much like a homeowner would finance improvements through a home equity loan, the district would pay for projects by borrowing (through the sale of bonds) and spread those costs over the 25-year life of the loan. The amount to be repaid would be offset by $3,387,863.70 million in debt service aid (state aid) and shared by all property owners in Mendham Borough.
What if there's a glitch at the polling place?
Voters occasionally show up at the polls unaware that a Vote By Mail ballot was already sent to them. That’s one of the more common reasons a voter may need to fill out a provisional ballot - this ensures the integrity of the election while also preserving legitimate votes.
Ask for a provisional ballot if you are told you can’t cast a regular ballot for any reason.
Those ballots are reviewed after polls close when paperwork can be closely examined. Valid votes will be counted if they are not duplicates.
hOW TO VOTE:
hOW TO VOTE:
In Person:
In-person voting will be available for registered voters on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polling Locations:
District 1 and 2: Garabrant Center, 4 Wilson St.
District 3 and 4: Fire House, 24 E Main St.
District 5: Mendham Area Senior Housing, 1 Heritage Manor Dr.
If you are unsure of your polling location, click here.
By Mail:
Check your Vote by Mail status by contacting the Morris County Clerk’s Office at 973-285-6715. Some New Jersey residents have opted to receive Vote By Mail ballots automatically, and any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot for a particular election. Verifying your vote by mail status with the County Clerk is still highly recommended.
Apply for a Vote by Mail Ballot. To receive a ballot in the mail, your application must arrive at the Morris County Clerk’s Office (PO Box 315, Morristown, 07963-0315) no later than Tuesday, Jan. 21. To receive a ballot in person, hand-deliver your application by 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, to the Clerk’s Office (10 Court Street in Morristown).
Mail your ballot by the day of the election! All mailed ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. You can also hand deliver your mail-in ballot by dropping it off at any Morris County Ballot Drop box prior to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
For more information, please visit the Morris County website.
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rEGISTER to vOTE:
To cast your vote in the bond referendum, you must be registered with your current name and address by January 7.
To check your voter registration status, visit the State’s registration record search website.
To register update your information online, upload your identification documents using this New Jersey Voter Registration webpage.
Voter registration forms are also available at the Morris County Administration and Records Building, any Municipal Clerk’s office, through the League of Women Voters, or other public agencies.
Questions? Call 973-285-6715 or email elections@co.morris.nj.us.
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