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Board approves $4.7M architect professional‑services contract for referendum after debate
Summary
The Hopewell Valley board approved a $4.7 million professional services contract for architect and engineering services related to the upcoming referendum after members requested more committee-level detail and expressed 'sticker shock.' Several members abstained or sought further breakdowns.
The Hopewell Valley Regional School District board voted Jan. 6 to approve a $4,700,000 professional services contract to provide architecture and engineering services tied to the district referendum.
The finance committee presented the contract and explained the fee represents roughly 6.93% of the total construction cost and includes a $25,000 credit for pre‑referendum work. A committee member said the fee covers design and engineering across multiple…
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