Elections (Credit: MediaNews Group)
The new $285 million middle school in Abington School District appears to be coming to fruition.
Based on unofficial election results, Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge residents narrowly approved the construction project on the ballot at Tuesday’s Primary Election.
According to results as of early Wednesday morning, more than 17,000 votes were cast on the ballot's special question. The race was closely contested and the decision was decided by less than 400 votes:
Breakdown of Votes
Yes
No
According to Montgomery County, results for all ballot types will continue to update after Election Day as some ballots require additional evaluation. Military and Overseas ballots can be received up to a week after Election Day.
According to district officials, the referendum’s approval would result in an estimated property tax increase of approximately $54 per month for a median household valued at $387,402. While the full tax burden would be phased in over time, the earliest impact could begin in July 2026, depending on the timing of bond issuance, which the School Board will determine during the project’s 12-month design phase.
“The earliest that any tax impact would go into effect would be July 2026, but the full tax impact will be phased in over several years to reflect when the bonds for the project are issued,” according to a notice published "The exact timing of the incremental tax impact is not known at this time, but if the referendum is approved by voters, the Board of School Directors will determine a schedule for bond issuance during the design phase.”
