Brandon Canevari
Jamaica set to decide fate of village school
JAMAICA-The town will soon hold a vote to determine whether to permanently close Jamaica Village School - a potential first step in making NewBrook Elementary in Newfane into a regional elementary school hub.
The Selectboard has warned an article to be voted on by Australian ballot on Tuesday, Jan. 14, asking voters to authorize the board to close the school, "such that the Jamaica Village School would not be used for an elementary school or provision of direct educational service by the district to students, with the closing to happen on or before June 30, 2025."...
Homeowners deal with fallout from property reappraisal
Of the 29 towns throughout the state that underwent reappraisals this year, Windham saw the largest increase in taxes
WINDHAM-The lag in the property tax credit afforded to homeowners may potentially have serious implications for some residents, as well as residents of other towns throughout the state. Earlier this year, for the first time since 2014, Windham underwent a reappraisal, some residents saw a dramatic increase in the...
Windham school board looks at building’s use and future
Two residents call for resignations of the school board chair and vice-chair
WINDHAM-The Windham School District Board addressed a variety of concerns over the merger that resulted in the closing of Windham Elementary School and also responded to letters from residents who called on Board Chair Abby Pelton and Vice Chair Daniel Roth to resign. At issue has been confusion around...