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Washington County Arts Council requests space at Roper Middle School

Washington County Board of Commissioners · May 5, 2025
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Summary

Representatives from the Washington County Arts Council asked the Board for use of space at Roper Middle School for classes and community theater; the council said it had received a grant beginning July 1 but did not provide the amount.

Susan Sawyer of Roper and Judy Winslow of Plymouth spoke during public forum on May 5 seeking space at Roper Middle School for the Washington County Arts Council—or classes and a community theater group. Winslow said the council had been awarded a grant that begins July 1 and emphasized the building—eatures handicapped parking and a central county location.

Winslow did not provide the grant amount at the meeting but said she would follow up and provide the information to commissioners. The Board did not take immediate action on the request during the meeting; county staff later noted a walkthrough with Senior Center staff related to Middle School uses is scheduled for May 13 as part of broader space and transition planning.