WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The City of Warwick will hold an early voting period from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday for the city's upcoming special election on authorizing an additional $50 million bond to help construct new high schools.

Mayor Frank Picozzi said this early voting period was being offered to allow another early voting opportunity to residents who were planning on voting early on Monday. Warwick City Hall was closed on Monday due to the recent winter storm.

According to the mayor, passing the bond would be necessary to ensure the construction of athletic facilities at both Pilgrim and Toll Gate high schools.

In a public meeting, Chris Spiegel, an executive with the contracted owner's project manager, said that construction of the schools with completed athletic facilities would likely come in at $13 million to $18 million over the initial budget, with a worst-case scenario of an additional $23 million needed.

Picozzi has said that any remaining funds will go towards improvements for parks and recreational facilities in the city.

Warwick voters originally approved a $350 million bond to build new Pilgrim and Toll Gate high schools in 2022. Construction on both schools began last year.

The special election will be held on Feb. 3.