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Committee notes upcoming member turnover, community‑center activity and starters for Lyman School reuse discussion
Summary
Committee members announced two outgoing members and two newly elected members, praised growth at the community center and asked the finance committee to evaluate options for repurposing or selling Lyman School while considering legal constraints and town interest.
Regional School District 13 finance committee members flagged several personnel and facility matters during their meeting, including membership turnover, community‑center programming and initial consideration of the future of Lyman School.
Members noted that Chuck and Bob are leaving the board and that two new members—Phil Museio and Will Castro—will be sworn in at a joint ceremony at town hall later this month. The committee discussed the need for the new members to have one or two meetings to orient and identify top priorities.
Committee members praised the community center’s expanded programs, noting monthly dinners run in partnership with Durham Middlefield Youth Family Services, increased hours for social services and regular student involvement in activities. One member said expanded LED lighting and other improvements have made the center a hub of activity.
On school property, a committee member requested the finance committee begin work on options for the future use, disposal or repurposing of Lyman School. Members suggested reviewing legal constraints, soliciting interest from town and nonprofit partners, and prioritizing careful, step‑by‑step consideration rather than rushing to sell multiple properties.
Separately, members reported no major new capital requests for the local firehouse beyond painting, and they discussed broader community infrastructure items (play courts, potential sidewalk extensions near Allen World Park) and the importance of coordination where ownership is split between town and district.
The committee did not make binding decisions on Lyman School or change any facility ownership; members asked staff to begin compiling options and to coordinate outreach so towns and potential nonprofit partners can weigh in before the committee advances a recommendation.
The meeting adjourned after scheduling follow‑up steps and confirming there were no public commenters online.
