Common School working group advances septic testing and funding steps

May 11, 2026

The Common School Working Group reported community interest from an April open house and discussed architect plans for multipurpose first-floor use and income-generating second-floor options; the Selectboard approved soil testing with an engineering-qualified firm and discussed fundraising avenues.

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Members of the Common School Working Group—Greta Brunswick (NRPC), Julie Wolcott, Jeanne Hopkins and Sorel Chaput—updated the Selectboard on the April 1 open house and subsequent discussions about reuse options for the historic Common School building. The architect’s design envisions a multipurpose first floor (including space for after-school programs), a recreational basement and a second floor with potential for office or residential rental income; the group noted parking and management of residential space as open questions.

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