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Board approves application to seek state funds for Waterbury Preschool Center after debate over local cost
Summary
After debate about potential local costs, the Waterbury Board of Education voted to file a state grant application to build a new Waterbury Preschool Center, citing a time-limited state reimbursement incentive if the district applies before July 1.
The Waterbury Board of Education voted to file a state grant application for a proposed Waterbury Preschool Center after commissioners debated estimated project costs and the district's share of funding.
Commissioner Anthony Ireland moved to approve submitting the application and the motion passed after discussion. Commissioner Vanstone warned the board that the district lacked a construction cost estimate and expressed concern that a building priced between $80 million and $100 million could leave the city responsible for a substantial…
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