Unofficial results show that on Election Day, voters overwhelmingly approved the referendum question concerning construction of a new Hillcrest Middle School. The question was whether to approve the appropriation and bond authorization of $142,375,000 for planning, design and construction of a new Hillcrest Middle School.
Unofficial results show that the question was approved by a vote of 14,183 to 6,673.
While the estimated cost of this new school is $142,375,000, the Town anticipates receipt of grants from the State of Connecticut of approximately $59,795,000, representing reimbursement of approximately 44% of eligible project expenses. The estimated cost to Trumbull taxpayers, therefore, will be $82,580,000.
The Town Council has already created a building committee to plan and oversee the project. The building committee can now commence work on the project.