East Quogue Voters To Head to Polls on Land Purchase Referendum [Poll]

Residents of the are heading to the polls to cast a ballot either for or across the street from the school district for future school use.

The polls are open from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the .

According to Robert Long, principal of the school, the land, is a steal at $250,000. 

"We are getting this property at below market," he said and stressed, "It's a really good deal."

The remaining $150,000, said Long will be set aside for demolition costs.  There is a house located on the property.

The district has yet to decide what the property will be used for.  Long said there are ideas floating around including a playground, ball or soccer fields or for an administration building.

A was held earlier in February and most in attendance were in favor of the purchase. The East Quogue Civic Association has also voiced support for the purchase.

In an e-mail sent to members, the civic wrote, "The East Quogue Civic Association Board encourages residents to vote in favor of this purchase and sees it as a responsible and prudent decision by the school district board showing they have the community’s best interest in mind."

Check back to find find out the final results of the vote and feel free to respond to our poll below.