Selectmen Support Bridge and Bowman Renovation Project (POLL)

A week before Town Meeting votes on , four of the five Lexington selectmen expressed support for the project, while one strongly objected.

At his board’s Nov. 7 meeting, Selectman Peter Kelley, the lone dissenter, said he “emphatically opposed” the project because he believes the town is making a “terrible mistake” in renovating Bridge and Bowman instead of replacing its schools.

But fellow selectmen George Burnell and Norm Cohen said while new schools would be ideal, the felt renovations are a prudent choice given the state’s indications that it would not reimburse for rebuilding what it considers to be sound school buildings.

“I believe they made a very wise choice considering all circumstances, including lack of state reimbursement and support,” said Burnell of the School Committee.

So, with that in mind, we want to know, What’s your stance on the Bridge and Bowman project?

Do you think the town should hold off and try to build anew? Are you concerned that, with , Lexington taxpayers will be on the hook for three school building projects at once?

Take our poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.