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Cheshire narrows school capital requests; two new elementary schools set to open in 2026
Summary
School officials outlined a five‑year capital plan and a narrowed set of year‑one projects focusing on life‑safety and accessibility, and reminded the council of operating costs for buildings that will close when the new schools open.
School administrators and town staff presented the Board of Education’s five‑year capital plan and a pared‑down year‑one request the town manager’s office recommends advancing.
The Board of Education’s five‑year request totals $62,625,000; the board approved that plan, staff said. For year‑one capital, the board initially requested about $5,040,000; school and town staff said they narrowed the first‑year list to a smaller set of mostly life‑safety projects and are recommending a lower first‑year appropriation to reflect current fiscal constraints.
Superintendent Jeff Solon and other school staff walked the council through building conditions, noting the two new elementary schools (New Norton and New Barnum) are expected to open in September 2026. ‘‘Those two new schools…
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