Reminder: Important vote on Tuesday

School parents and supporters are encouraged to vote YES for both questions 1 and 2 on the ballot in Tuesday’s town election.

Both ballot questions are for capital projects that are key elements of the town’s long-term facilities plan. Question 1 is for the much-needed renovations of Fiske and Schofield schools. Question 2 is to replace 280 windows at Wellesley Middle School.

Things to know:

• Both projects have been in the works for many years, and have been thoroughly vetted by a number of town boards, including School Committee, Advisory, the Board of Selectmen and the Permanent Building Committee. Both were approved overwhelmingly at Special Town Meeting in October.
• The renovations of Fiske and Schofield will replace 50-year-old systems and greatly extend the useful life of the buildings.
• The town has been looking to replace the WMS windows since the early 2000s. This year, the Wellesley schools were invited by the state to participate in a window replacement program that would allow for up to 31 percent reimbursement - more than $1 million - of the total cost.
• The League of Women Voters of Wellesley fully supports YES votes on both questions.

Yes for School Buildings 2014 asks you to please join us in supporting Wellesley’s long-term facilities plan and vote YES this Tuesday.

Questions? Visit yesforschoolbuildings.com or email yesforschoolbuildings@gmail.com.