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[CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date.

Bond Nixed, Extra-District Placements Rising

 [CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date. By: Rob Borkowski on February 12, 2026 in News to You, Schools

WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Department’s plan for facilities that’ll curb sports-related out-of-district placements snagged with the $50M bond defeat Feb. 3, so now city and school officials are looking for at least $13 million to build the planned fields.