Thursday, October 27, 2011

School plans get mixed reviews

jfeals@seacoastonline.com
October 27, 2011 2:00 AM
KENNEBUNK — Residents of RSU 21 took in a $51.4 million plan to renovate three school facilities, some questioning whether the work is in the best interest of those facilities and taxpayers, others supporting the need during a hearing held Tuesday, Oct. 25.
The hearing was the first in a series of three planned on the RSU 21 Master Facilities Plan, and was held at Kennebunk High School. Approximately 75 community members attended.
Under the plan, Kennebunk High School would undergo a $43.5 million renovation, while Kennebunkport Consolidated School would see work to the tune of $4.2 million and Mildred L. Day School would face renovations totalling $3.7 million.
The impact of the projects on the local taxpayer is estimated at $175 for Arundel residents, $74 for those in Kennebunkport and $134 for those in Kennebunk. These numbers show the impact for the second year of the $51.4 million bond, with the impact decreasing slightly each year after. The bond would be paid off in 20 years.

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