Now that the Building Task Force has decided the best option for the site of a new school is to demolish the old building and construct a new school on the same property, there are some other decisions to be made. 

Some land will need to be purchased near the site because the project is calling for a new access road to be developed.  Town officials say if that cost is less than $500,000, no town meeting is needed.  If the appropriation request is more than $10-million, the Charter calls for a referendum.

There will have to be some hazmat tests run on the old building and depending on the results and if abatement is needed, that will determine when the demolition can begin.  Town officials say that work is slated for mid-November.

A town meeting is being held next Tuesday, the 23rd, to act on a special appropriation from the state to help with the design and engineer phase of the building project.  A $750,000 grant is part of $50-million approved by the state for the overall project, but would be available immediately.