ElectionsThursday, November 5
Enfield voters approved a $511 million school project, and Southington voters rejected theirs
The Daily Hartford team
If you live in Enfield or Southington, your schools got a verdict Tuesday. Enfield voters approved a $511 million school construction project, with up to $89 million in town borrowing. Unofficial results from the state's election center showed it passing with more than 90 percent of precincts reporting as of 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Enfield's plan creates four new schools and converts a fifth
| School | Plan |
|---|---|
| Hazardville Memorial Elementary | New school |
| Prudence Crandall Elementary | New school |
| Parkman Elementary | New school |
| Barnard Elementary | New school |
| Eli Whitney Elementary | Becomes Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School |
Source: WFSB
Southington went the other way. Voters there rejected an $86.7 million proposal, 10,531 votes to 9,432, according to the town manager's office. Norwich voters also had a $55 million police headquarters question on the ballot.
- Southington plan: close Flanders, rebuild Kelley, upgrade South End
- Southington bonds and notes: $86 million
- Enfield borrowing: up to $89 million
Southington voters turned down the $86.7 million school plan
Southington's vote, per the town manager's office
Southington elementary facilities plan
Source: WTNH.com
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington elementary facilities plan | Yes | 9,432 | 47.2% |
| Southington elementary facilities plan | No, won | 10,531 | 52.8% |
Sources: WFSB, CT Insider, WTNH.com