Letter: I'm Voting Yes for Greylock School
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To the Editor:
I'm voting Yes on Oct. 8 for a new Greylock School.
My kids will be approaching graduation by the time this school is built, so why do I care about this school project? I care because it's a wise investment financially and strategically for the health of our community which impacts all of us.
The commonwealth will be investing over $42.2 million in this project that will otherwise go to another community if we do not support this project. Another $3.6 million will be awarded in energy incentives. That leaves our community investing $19.6 million for a new school.
Without this project, we are on the hook for renovating Brayton School that is estimated to cost $45 million and will likely be completed piecemeal. North Adams has already addressed the declining population concerns by moving from three to two elementary schools, and this project fits seamlessly into this model with community benefits. A new Greylock will positively impact our community because schools are the heart of communities; they are the pillars of a healthy community. They impact the attendance and health of students, teachers, and staff which positively impacts the overall school climate and school achievement measures. This is what our City needs and is what attracts new families to our community.
Please make a plan to vote Yes on Tuesday, Oct. 8, for a new Greylock School.
Lynette Bond
North Adams, Mass.
