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Mahwah board authorizes referendum materials, tentatively accepts state grants and OKs electricity-rate auction

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At its July 23 meeting the Mahwah Board of Education authorized staff to prepare referendum submission materials for the state in September, approved tentative acceptance of state ROD grants and authorized an auction for electricity supply, while also noting a separate $70,000 tree-planting grant award.

The Mahwah Board of Education on July 23 authorized staff to begin preparing materials for a facilities referendum to be submitted to the state in September, tentatively accepted state ROD grants and approved holding an auction for electricity utility rates.

The actions matter because they move the district closer to seeking voter approval for capital work and allow administrators to pursue potential grant funds and lower energy costs without obligating the district to final commitments now. "It does not bind the district," Mr. William, staff member, said of the tentative ROD-grant acceptances. "We can accept or reject the bids, depending on the…

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