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The fact of the matter is that for anyone to consider dumping millions of dollars into Vets or Pilgrim is simply ridiculous. These buildings are not worth putting money into and it is time that the residents demand a new school, or two new schools. We dont have new schools because of the unfunded liabilities that have been incurred from all of the lucrative contracts and post employment benefits that have been doled out simply to keep one man in office and drain the revenue from this city. The end result is urban decay which is so evident in the city.

For those of you who are not in the construction business, new state of the art high tech schools cost $450.00 per square ft. to build. That is complete with furnishings, hardware and computer systems. High efficiency heating and cooling systems, fire protection, etc..

If we have established a need for a new school than it's time to put the plan into action. Additionally, the SMMA needs to be overseen by a CM (construction management group) that has specialized in school construction. Renovations is not the way to go. After spending the proposed $90 million, we will still be left with aging decaying structures that will continue to require more maintenance. The recent disastrous results of the upgrades should be cause for concern for all residents and all parties that made the decisions leading up to the end result (contractors included) should not be involved in the future. Its time to hire a licensed construction superintendent to oversee all negotiations.