In December, Wellesley voters will have the opportunity to green-light long-awaited renovation projects at Fiske and Schofield and new windows at the Wellesley Middle School.Special Town Meeting has approved funding for the capital projects, which are scheduled to begin in summer 2015. Both projects are part of the town's long-term facilities plan.
The funding must be approved by voters in a special election will be held Tuesday, December 9.
There will be two separate ballot questions:
At Fiske and Schofield: the $19.6 million in improvements unanimously approved at Town Meeting will include critical heating, ventilation, electric and plumbing upgrades and greatly extend the useful life of the buildings, which house more than 700 students.
At WMS: The existing windows are between 50 and 60 years old. The Wellesley Public Schools were invited to participate in the state's Accelerated Repair Program by the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Up to 31 percent of the estimated $4.9 million replacement project is expected to be paid for by state funding from the MSBA.
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'Yes for School Buildings 2014' formed
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The volunteer members of the Committee 21 board have formed an official ballot question committee, "Yes For School Buildings 2014" to promote and support "YES" votes on Questions 1 and 2 on the December 9 ballot. Look for an email blast from Yes for School Buildings next week.
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