Old Colony Building Project

Old Colony New School Vote – June 20, 2026

A second district wide election on the Old Colony Vocational Technical High School Building Project will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026.  Voters in Rochester, Acushnet, Mattapoisett, Carver, and Lakeville will return to the polls to decide whether to approve a new Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Lakeville’s polling location will be at Assawompset Elementary School - Gymnasium, 232 Main Street, and will be open to voters from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Project Cost and Funding

Total project cost: $288.7 million

State contribution (estimated): $129,675,235

Town borrowing (combined): $159,068,448

Lakeville’s share: Approximately $39.7 million to be borrowed through a debt exclusion

What’s Included

• Three new shops: Plumbing, HVAC, Dental Assistant 
• Approximately 200 additional seats
• Addresses current facility issues (single well for water, no fire sprinklers)

Estimated Tax Impact for Lakeville

The estimated tax impact will be about $452.34 per year for the average home assessed at $572,576.  

Information Sessions (Open to the Public)

June 6, 10:00 a.m. – Open House at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. Building Project presentation will be followed by a tour. 

An infographic provided by Old Colony Building Project team may be viewed at the following link:  Old Colony Vocational Technical High School Building Project 2026 Infographic

Can’t make it to the presentation? Register for a Virtual Town Hall here.

Please take time to research these ballot questions. The Old Colony website has detailed project information and a tax calculator to see how your property would be affected.

Questions? Email Town Administrator Andrew Sukeforth at asukeforth@lakevillema.org and we’ll make sure you get a response.