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Supporters say new high school will spur growth and free funds for other town capital needs
Summary
On-air supporters argued that building a new high school sends a message to prospective residents and businesses, could reduce maintenance costs and free up capital for other town investments.
Supporters argued the school vote signals growth and investment potential for North Attleboro, telling viewers the new facility could attract families and businesses. One speaker said the approval "sends a positive message to not only the people in this town, but the people outside of this town" and suggested reduced maintenance costs at a new facility would allow spending in other areas.
Speakers also said the project builds relationships among school staff, architects and builders and that local leaders such as Johnny Antonucci and Mike Borg played leadership roles in bringing the project forward. The transcript does not quantify projected maintenance savings or list specific capital projects that would be funded using reallocated resources; those details were not specified.
