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County proposes repurposing old high school for senior services, health and transit
Summary
County Manager Curtis Potter proposed demolishing the old portion of the Washington County High School building and centralizing the Senior Center, Health Department, Riverlight Transit and other services at the site over a 3–5 year plan; officials said athletic fields could be retained and grants (PARTF) remain possible if matching funds are found.
Councilwoman Kim Williams raised a need for more recreation and evening programming and asked what will happen to the Washington County High School building after a new school is built. County Manager Curtis Potter proposed demolishing the older portion of the building and relocating the Senior Center, Health Department, Riverlight Transit and possibly other county functions to that campus, describing it as a 3–5 year project that would retain athletic fields.
Councilman Gregory Boston expressed support for the idea, and participants discussed resurfacing existing basketball and tennis courts to expand access while pursuing a PARTF grant; officials noted matching requirements have been an obstacle for grant eligibility. No final decision or funding was approved; the board and council encouraged staff to explore the repurposing plan and grant options.
The discussion emphasized creating evening programming and improving facilities to serve residents of all ages. Officials said the timeline would be multi-year and contingent on securing funding and completing coordination between county and town stakeholders.
