ORANGE, Conn. -- Town voters said, "yes," at the polls Tuesday to securing bonding to finance $14.9 million for 14 capital improvements to schools, the police station, roads and town buildings.
The referendum vote was 308 in favor to 91 against.
Under the town's plan, of the $14.9 million, about $5.3 million is slated to be paid by the state.
At a recent informational meeting about the bond projects, the town's bond expert said that because Orange has an AAA bond rating -- the highest designation possible -- the cost of borrowing money for 25 years is low. Zeoli said the capital improvements have a life of at least 30 to 50 years.
The improvement projects through the proposed bonding include: complete renovation of the south wing of High Plains Community Center; updating of the Capecelatro Pool locker rooms -- which haven't been significantly renovated since opening 41 years ago; rehabilitation of the Derby Milford Road bridge; widening of a portion of Derby Milford Road; road paving; repaving of the 50-year-old Turkey Hill School parking lot; rehabilitation of the driveway and parking lot at Race Brook School; a new police communication console; paving of the police, fire and highway department lots; a new police department generator; dehumidifier for the town pool; exterior renovations to the library; upgrade of Turkey Hill school to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and driveway work at Fred Wolfe Park.
