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Harvard School Committee declines Madigan Lane purchase, approves $4,462 in Harvard Schools Trust grants
Summary
The committee decided not to exercise its 120-day right of first refusal on a Madigan Lane parcel under Chapter 61A because of distance from existing facilities and lack of a use plan, and unanimously approved two Harvard Schools Trust grants totaling $4,462 for a museum program and a partnership with Jamele Adams.
The Harvard School Committee on Dec. 15 discussed a Madigan Lane parcel classified under Chapter 61A and concluded it would not pursue purchase for school use, citing the parcel’s distance from existing school facilities and no clear plan for its use. Committee member Brian Killeen reported the town has a 120-day right of first refusal under Chapter 61A (agricultural land classification).
Separately, the committee approved two Harvard Schools Trust grants — one to support an 'Exploring French Culture Through Art' visit to the Museum of Fine Arts and another to support a partnership with presenter Jamele Adams — totaling $4,462. Dr. Linda Dwight said the Jamele Adams partnership application includes planned follow-up with students and a community evening event. The grants passed by roll call vote 4-0 (mover: Brian Killeen; second: Liz Joyce).
