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Hopewell board hears mold findings at New Horizon; preliminary $20 million renovation floated
Summary
Board members discussed mold and a small asbestos finding at the New Horizon facility, learned that 176 students were relocated to a temporary site, and reviewed a preliminary renovation proposal that could cost up to $20 million with multi‑decade financing; the board emphasized timelines and the need for more detailed scope and cost breakdowns.
The Hopewell Area School Board on Oct. 14 heard details about mold and limited asbestos found at the New Horizon facility and a preliminary recommendation that the building may require a full renovation costing as much as $20 million.
Dr. Belk summarized testing this summer that identified mold behind wall coverings and a small percentage of asbestos in joint compound. The findings prompted remediation and relocation: about 176 New Horizon students are now housed in the former MIT (Midland Innovation Technology) building while the district…
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