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Residents press school district and boards on unused elementary school building and safety
Summary
Residents raised safety concerns about an old elementary school building (doors left open at night) and cited abatement/demolition costs including asbestos removal; officials said the building is owned by the school district and that remediation could cost into the hundreds of thousands or more.
Residents urged the boards to press the school district on plans for the old elementary school site, describing the building as an eyesore and a safety hazard when doors were observed open at night. Officials explained the property is owned by the school district and that demolition or remediation would require asbestos abatement, adherence to state protocols and substantial expense; one trustee estimated removal could cost approximately $1.5 million.
A resident told the board they entered the building at night and found it open, raising concerns about trespassing and safety; officials said they would notify school officials and confirmed the doors were currently locked. Trustees urged follow‑up with the school district and noted legal and funding hurdles that complicate quick remediation of the property.
