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School committee hears building‑needs update amid public criticism; committee approves multiple routine items
Summary
Public commenters urged the School Committee to use consultant data before finalizing building recommendations; the Building Needs Task Force reported motions advancing an 8–12 high school configuration, a 5–7 Lawrence configuration and a plan to return Morris Pond to the town after renovations.
Public commenters told the School Committee they want the district and its Building Needs Task Force to ground decisions in the consultant report and to slow the process until all public feedback has been reviewed.
Diane Rockwood, who identified herself as a resident of Jeffrey Lane, urged the committee to use the district-paid consultant’s data before finalizing options. “Taxpayers spent several thousand dollars for their expertise, and yet not a single one of you that I have seen has referenced the data compiled against the plan suggested,” Rockwood said during the public‑comment period.
Task force recommendations Task force members Sue and Melissa briefed the committee on the group’s May 28 meeting and the actions taken there. The minutes they reported show the task force moved to advance a small set of options after discussion:
- A motion to…
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