TOMORROW IS THE MAIL IN BALLOT APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 4, 2025
As an Essex County resident you may apply for a mail-in ballot if you are a qualified and registered voter by written application to the County Clerk's Office. The deadline for such requests are seven (7) days prior to any and all elections (Primary, General, Municipal, School, etc.). The voter may also apply in person to the Clerk's office, or by authorized messenger, on any day up to 3:00 P.M. the day before an election.
Vote by Mail Application (English): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/vote-mail-ballot-essex-english.pdf
Vote by Mail Application (Spanish): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/vote-mail-ballot-essex-espanol.pdf
Vote on the Referendum on Tuesday, March 11th from 3pm-8pm.
Voter Information and polling locations can be found here:
https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/voter-information
We are excited to announce this week's Spot Award recipients: Jaxson and Kiara! Jaxson's brother, Hunter, also joined in the celebration. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to our school Geography Bee winners: Craig, Sydney, and Lucas!
Congratulations to Reese and Casey for winning Spot Awards this week!
What will the Col. John M. McHugh Athletic Center offer?
- Four (4) team rooms including locker and restrooms ( two for female athletes and two for male athletes)
- Coaches' offices
- Trainer's room
- ADA compliant public restrooms
- Multi-purpose room on the 2nd floor for all athletes, other school programs, professional development, requisite testing (SAT, etc.) and community use.
- Conference/meeting room
- Public restrooms (ADA compliant), family restroom
- Storage
- Elevator
Click here to see the video tour of the proposed Col. John M. McHugh Athletic Center: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3723/CWCPS/5284171/07_Athletic_center_V8.mp4
TODAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, IS THE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO VOTE ON THE MARCH 11 REFERENDUM.
Need to Register to Vote? Click here to register: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
Voter Registration Application (English): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Eng-09-08.pdf
Voter Registration Application (Spanish): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Esp-09-08.pdf
Registration Deadline: 21 days before an election
TOMORROW IS THE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE : FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Need to Register to Vote? Click here to register: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
Voter Registration Application (English): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Eng-09-08.pdf
Voter Registration Application (Spanish): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Cont ent/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Esp-09-08.pdf
Registration Deadline: 21 days before an election
Congratulations to Sloane and Bella for winning Spot Awards today!
We had a great time during Family Fun Night. Happy Valentine's Day!
Will the interest rate fluctuate or is it fixed?
The interest rate will be fixed at the sale of the bonds and will remain at that rate for the life of the loan.
Want to vote in person but you are already registered to vote by mail? Complete this form to vote in person: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
Happy 100th Day of the 2024-2025 School Year!
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Need to Register to Vote? Click here to register: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
Voter Registration Application (English): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Eng-09-08.pdf
Voter Registration Application (Spanish): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/forms/Voter-Register-Esp-09-08.pdf
Registration Deadline: 21 days before an election
How was tax impact developed for Bond Proposal Question 2?
The municipal financial advisor calculated the tax impact based on the average assessed home values of $426,385 in Caldwell and $448,558 in West Caldwell and the following assumptions:
- a 20 year payback
- a 4.00% interest rate
- $2,000,000 from the district capital reserves
- no state debt service aid
"REFERENDUM FUNDING:
Question 2: new Athletic Center
Caldwell - $10.75/month or $128.96 average annual tax impact.
West Caldwell - $10.62/month or $127.43 average annual tax impact
Check out the proposed floor plans and what is included by clicking here:
https://5il.co/37cpr
REFERENDUM FUNDING:
What will the referendum cost ?
Question 1: NO ADDITIONAL COST
So how is it funded?
20 year-bond, 34% debt service aid of eligible costs, $3,325,000. contribution from the District's capital reserves, 4.0% interest rate, retiring debt from a prior referendum.
https://www.cwcboe.org/page/referendum
A REVISED referendum FAQ document has been uploaded to the district website and videos detailing the plans are also available for viewing. https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions
Congratulations to Oliver and Tommy for winning this week's Spot Awards! Tommy's sister, Savannah, joined us for the fun!
Did you know that the State of NJ will make a significant contribution of Debt Service Aid
for the CWC Board of Education Referendum, if it passes? To learn more we have the most common Referendum questions and they can be found on the district website or by clicking here directly: https://www.cwcboe.org/o/cwcps/page/frequently-asked-questions