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Residents say funding, town support and clear numbers are needed before committing to consolidation
Summary
Many forum attendees urged the board to present clear cost estimates and a town funding plan before advancing a consolidation project, saying taxpayers and the town council must be engaged early and given concrete comparisons between renovating two schools and building one new facility.
At the April 23 community forum, residents repeatedly raised the need for clear cost information, a town funding strategy and visible commitment from municipal leaders before Wallingford advances a plan to consolidate high schools.
Roxanne McKay, a longtime former board chair, said she supports consolidation in principle but criticized what she called long stagnation and urged the board to engage the town…
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