Politics & Government
Should the Town 'Mothball' Chalk Hill? [POLL]
It would cost an estimated $38.40 per family to keep the building open in fiscal year 2012-13.
Since closing as a school, Chalk Hill has been used to house the Parks & Recreation offices and its programs, training for Monroe Volunteer Emergency Services, and the Monroe Early Learning Center, a private daycare center for town employees.
But First Selectman Steve Vavrek said a shortfall in projected revenue could run the town an annual deficit of about $300,000 if the school is kept open. He recommended "mothballing" it for a year until a long-term plan is adopted. On Monday, the Town Council followed his advice.
The 2012-13 town budget proposal still must come before the Board of Finance before voters go to the polls for the first referendum.
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What do you think? Would you be willing to pay the estimated $38.40 more per household to keep Chalk Hill open as more tenants are sought? Or do you think the building should be closed until a plan is in place?
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