New High Schools Bond Early Voting Day Added Jan. 31

WARWICK, RI — City offices closed Monday due to the snowstorm as early voting continued on a new $50 million bond for the new high schools replacing Pilgrim High and Toll Gate High, currently under construction, so a new early  voting day has been added Saturday.

Mayor Frank Picozzi has announced that early voting will be held this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lower level of Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Rd, Warwick, RI. Early voting on the bond began Jan. 14. 

The makeup early voting day is being offered to ensure residents who were planning to vote on Monday still have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming special election, Picozzi’s office announced. 

The special election, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, asks voters to consider the additional $50 million bond authorization.

Approval of the bond authorization would allow the City to issue up to $50 million in general obligation bonds in case construction costs exceed the $350 million previously approved by voters. The authorization does not automatically trigger the use of funds but provides flexibility to address potential cost increases.

The City Council has also approved language allowing any remaining funds to be used for recreational facilities and athletic fields, if applicable.

Picozzi encouraged all eligible voters who were prevented from early voting by Monday’s closure to take advantage of the Saturday early voting option.

Saturday New High Schools Bond Early Voting Details:

Date: Saturday, Jan. 31

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Warwick City Hall, Lower Level

Election Day: Tuesday, Feb. 3

For additional information, residents may contact the Warwick Board of Canvassers or visit www.warwickri.gov.

Additional New High Schools Construction, Bond Reading

WarwickPost.com has covered the the new high schools project since its proposal, and has been covering the story of the cost overrurn for the project when it was announced in 2024 and since. Here is some reading from our coverage of the cost overrun for the project and how that has affected the project:

New High Schools $50M Bond Vote Feb. 3

New High Schools Update Forum Jan. 6

Council OKs $50M New High Schools Bond Ask

Committee OKs $32.6M for New High Schools Work

Council Rejects New High Schools Special Election 7-2

New High Schools Cost Review Continues Tonight, 6 p.m.

New High Schools Cost Overruns Cut to $22.9M

Committee Reviews 200 New High Schools Cuts

New High Schools Cost Rises $37.8M

New High Schools Overrun Will Exceed $350M Bond