No decision was made Tuesday night during a meeting in Newtown about closing a school, likely Hawley Elementary School.  Selectman James Gaston presented a cost-benefit analysis. 

The Newtown Bee reports that Gaston has a number of concerns and can counter district arguments that closing the school will save taxpayers money immediately and in the long run.  Gaston claims that closing Hawley School will cost $40 annually per taxpayer because of property value declines. 

Some people expressed concerns about the state providing $50 million in bond money to build a new Sandy Hook School, while at the same time closing an existing elementary facility due to declining enrollment in the district.  The emotional well-being of Hawley students who would then attend Sandy Hook School is also a concern that's been discussed.