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The school district has been grappling with million-dollar decisions that affect taxpayers, including the emotional issue of closing a community school.

The vote by the Regional School Unit 16 board of directors was unanimous.

Local machine designer and builder questions need to replace a school boiler recommended by consultants.

Sources say a final decision could come before the end of the year.

POLAND — John Hawley, director of operations for Regional School Unit 16, told a committee Monday that the failed $5 million bond to update the ventilation and heating systems in the district’s three elementary schools would not have been enough to cover the cost. “We’re kind of lucky that the bond didn’t pass,” he told […]

The fate of the Minot Consolidated School hangs in the balance as leaders decide the future of the district's elementary schools.

POLAND — A preliminary assessment of what it would cost to maintain the three elementary schools in Regional School Unit 16 versus consolidating them into two schools was released to the public Thursday by Assistant Superintendent Amy Hediger. The estimates ranged from $10.03 million to $13.41 million. In an email to all interested parties, Hediger, […]

POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 directors Monday approved spending $17,500 for AEI Consultants of Jersey City, New Jersey, to assess all the district’s facilities and provide a report. The purpose is “to observe and document deferred maintenance and anticipated capital expenditures necessary to maintain property in good operating condition over a period of 10 […]

POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 directors Monday approved spending $17,500 for AEI Consultants of Jersey City, New Jersey, to assess all the district’s facilities and provide a report. The purpose is “to observe and document deferred maintenance and anticipated capital expenditures necessary to maintain property in good operating condition over a period of 10 […]

Value of deal for Vancouver firm includes $26 million in shares and cash, taking on $16 million debt