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Town of Guttenberg Public Question: establish a free public library

On the ballot in
Town of Guttenberg
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall a free public library be established in the Town of Guttenberg pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:54-1 through 40:54-29?

A “Yes” vote means

The Town would be authorized to organize and operate a municipal free public library under state law.

A “No” vote means

The establishment of a municipal free public library is rejected.

Official plain English statement

A “Yes” vote authorizes the establishment of a free public library in the Town of Guttenberg pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:54-1 et seq. If approved by the voters, the Town would be authorized to organize and operate a municipal free public library in accordance with New Jersey law. A “No” vote would reject the establishment of a municipal free public library.

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