New Fairfield residents have approved funding for two school building projects. Preliminary numbers on today's vote are for the High School project: 2,141 in favor and 1,899 opposed. The vote on Consolidated School was 2,133 in favor and 1,893 against.
An $84.2 million request was made for construction of a new high school. A $29.1 million bond was sought for construction of a Consolidated Early Learning Academy, along with renovations to Meeting House Hill School.
New Fairfield officials are planning to apply for state reimbursement on eligible costs of the projects.