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Cromwell board accepts Gibson guitar seized by police for music program

Cromwell Board of Education · April 8, 2026
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Summary

A Gibson guitar seized by police was transferred to the Cromwell music program after a state audit recommended disposal; the board voted to accept the donation and valued it at $1,000.

The Cromwell Board of Education voted to accept the donation of a Gibson guitar from the police department at its April 7 meeting. Administration said the instrument had been seized and, following a state audit, was not retained by the state; police offered the guitar to the district and music‑department staff confirmed it was in working order.

Board member Miss Maddie moved to accept the guitar, valued at $1,000, and Mister Zabrowski seconded. The motion passed without objection.

The item will be added to the music department’s inventory and used for instruction and student music programming.