1993-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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• he has but he also has to consider the environment where our kids go to school . Mr. Greelish stated it is significant that the Committee has not heard any negative comments from the 151 area of town . Mr. Dinizio stated at the Saturday open forum the Committee did hear negative comments as well as at the PTO meeting from many parents. Mr . Kinney asked, if the 151 site is chosen, would the town planner or Selectmen or someone in town work with the community to put forward a plan to acquire this land? Tom stated he would love to see that land remain open space, they tried in 1988 and it failed. The town policy since , 1987 has been not to buy any conservation land because they cannot afford it. Mr. Dinizio wished this avenue were pursued months ago when this process was started, rather then now, at the 11th hour. Ms. Ahlgren explained, at the PTO meeting the Committee asked for a show of hands in favor of one site and it was about 50-50. After discussing the sites, the issues and the concerns of the parents, they did another vote and it went predominately for the Center site. They are both very good sites and both have there limitations. Bill Jones stated he appreciates what has been brought before the Committee tonight but as parents , grandparents and great grandparents we have to think of what is the best environment for our children to grow and develop into good citizens. Take the frame of reference of a parent, leaving out the complex environmental issues. The challenge this Community has is what will be the best environment for our kids to be educated in. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Dinizio told the Committee that the RFP for both the Architect and Project Manager have gone out. ADJOURNMENT ** Ms. Ahlgren made a motion to adjourn at 9 : 50 p.m. Ms. Mills seconded the motion . All members in favor.** NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Nov . 9 , 1993 at 7 : 30 p.m. Minutes submitted by Arden R . Cadrin, • 6 � J