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North Attleboro voters approve $288 million high school bond; typical homeowner faces about $970 annual increase
Summary
Voters approved a $288,000,000, 30-year bond to build a new North Attleboro High School by 3,981–2,449 (62%–38%); officials said the measure will raise taxes by about $970 annually for the owner of a typical $569,820 home.
A special election in North Attleboro approved financing for a new high school, with the bond measure passing by a 3,981–2,449 margin. "The vote wasn't even close with 3,981 residents equaling 62% voting yes, and 2,449 equaling 38% voting no," the Reporter said.
Officials framed the financing as a long-sought step toward replacing the existing facility. The Reporter summarized the fiscal impact: "The 30 year bond approved on Tuesday will result in an increase of $970 more in property taxes per year for the owner of a typical $569,820 home." Turnout for the special election was reported at 26% of registered voters.
What passed is a 30-year bond for $288,000,000 to fund construction of a new high school. Town and school leaders said the approval clears the way for planning and contracting, though the transcript does not provide a construction schedule or dates for next steps. Specific implementation timing and any required state or MSBA milestones were not specified in the segment.
