Council split on paying for engineering study at historic Onancock School
Council members debated spending for a comprehensive engineering study of the town-owned historic school building after multiple previous reports identified structural, roofing and HVAC needs; some favored a narrow, lower-cost scoping while others insisted a thorough report is needed before committing to major repair funding.
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Council members and residents spent substantial time debating whether the town should fund a new engineering study for the historic Onancock School (HOS). Several council members said multiple prior studies exist and asked whether a full $30,000–$60,000 study is appropriate when the town has not committed to funding major capital repairs; others, including planning and community stakeholders, argued updated analysis is necessary to prioritize interventions such as roof and HVAC work.
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