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Montville preservation group outlines reuse plan, seeks grants and county support

2268778 · February 11, 2025
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Members of the Montville School Preservation Foundation described plans to convert the former school into community uses, told the board they have $23,878 in checking and cited potential grants including a $50,000 DEQ award and a possible $750,000 federal grant pending Congressional budget action.

Representatives of the Montville School Preservation Foundation asked the Bedford County Board of Supervisors during the citizen-comment period to support efforts to save and reuse the Montville school building for community activities, daycare, a farmers market and small businesses.

Roger Jones, co-chair of the Montville School Preservation Foundation, described interest from potential tenants including daycare operators, a barber and food businesses. Jones said the foundation has $23,878 in its checking account…

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