To the editor:
Some of you know me as a grandfather, others as a graduate of the Westport public schools. Others may remember me as that father with his wife, watching our daughter or three sons …
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To the editor:
Some of you know me as a grandfather, others as a graduate of the Westport public schools. Others may remember me as that father with his wife, watching our daughter or three sons at a school sporting event or academic assembly.
I chaired the Westport Finance Committee, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Westport Board of Selectmen.
Over the last three years, many Westport residents have discussed our school system and its financial impact. As a member of the Westport School Building Committee I participated in meetings, discussions, and heated debates. We talked about building needs, cost efficiencies, community pride, and the extreme cost of preserving existing buildings.
On February 27, we will have a special election to vote on a new grades 5-12 school building for our town. I will vote yes and encourage you to consider a yes vote as well. In my opinion, it is in the best interest of our community. I believe this proposal is economically sound and financially feasible.
Voting no does not reduce our expenses. It will add to costs of operations. It will not eliminate the need to pay a much higher cost in the near future.
Please consider voting yes on February 27, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The folks listed below and more at http://westport-sos.com/supporters/ also believe that a yes vote is in the best financial interest of all Westport residents. Thank you, and please remember that your vote makes a difference. See you at the polls!
Among the supporters …Nick Christ, President and CEO BayCoast Bank
The Bristol County Chamber of Commerce
The entire Westport Finance Committee
The entire Westport Board of Selectmen
The entire Westport School Committee
The Fall River Herald News
The Standard Times
The Shorelines Newspaper
Westport Town Meeting (including funding a $700,000 Feasibility Study)
The Massachusets School Building Authority and their contribution of $38,000,000.00
James W Coyne Jr.
Chef Jeff
Kozy Nook
Nancy Stanton-Cross, Republican State Committee
State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues
Coyne and Powers Insurance Agency, Inc
Village Market
Jeff and Cheryl Abrams, Kozy Nook
Chris and Lesley Arruda AP Contruction
Justin and Ryan Estrella, Just Your Way Screen Printing
and more.
Tony Vieira
Westport