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Council chooses name for repurposed Wally school building after discussion of branding and clarity
Summary
After debating whether to avoid 'school' or keep historical references, the council voted to adopt “Wally School Building” as the formal name for the repurposed facility, asking staff to circulate sign renderings.
The council voted April 1 to name the repurposed former Wally school the "Wally School Building," following a broad discussion about branding, historical recognition and public confusion.
Director Resenhausen presented several options and said the sign would include the town seal, the parks and recreation logo, and bullet points listing current occupants (senior services, human services, police community outreach). Councilors worried that using the words "senior center" could cause confusion with another facility; others preferred keeping "Wally" in the name to preserve local history.
After debating alternatives such as "Wally Commons" or "Wally Center," and noting that existing building lettering still reads as the former school, the council made and passed a motion to adopt "Wally School Building." Members asked staff to circulate the sign rendering by email and agreed the building's interior occupant list would clarify its current uses.
Council members said the choice preserves local history while allowing the town to list current departments on the building signage to avoid misunderstanding by residents and contractors.
