Council debates engineering study, repairs for the historic Onancock School
Council and residents debated whether to commission a new engineering report for the town-owned historic Onancock School and how to pay for roughly $700,000 in needed capital work (HVAC and roof were cited); council asked staff to research narrower, lower-cost study options and funding pathways before committing.
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The condition and future of the historic Onancock School — a town-owned building leased to Friends of the Onancock School — drew a sustained council discussion. Residents and council members argued over whether the town should fund a new comprehensive engineering study now or first identify limited, lower-cost assessments focused on an HVAC replacement and roof repairs.
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