In the June 3 special town election, residents of North Attleborough voted in favor of a debt exclusion to finance a brand-new high school. The unofficial results showed 3,981 votes in support and 2,459 against, creating a margin of 1,522 in favor of the proposal.
Despite only 6,464 of the town’s 24,451 registered voters casting ballots—a turnout rate of around 26%—the decision marked a significant win. Previously, turnout in the April town election was just 12%, making this higher participation noteworthy.
Under the approved debt exclusion, the town will borrow about $180.9 million of the…
