Wednesday, January 15, 2014

MODL: Councillor Wants Province To Buy Area Schools

A councillor in the Municipality of Lunenburg is offering a number of district schools to the province for a dollar. Martin Bell originally focused on Park View Education Centre, but added to the list to include all schools in the municipality except for Blockhouse, the soccer fields at Centre and one near Riverport. He says Park View is preparing to receive a $13-million financial upgrade and its value will increase. Bell feels more schools should be on the table than Park View.



Bell says he doesn't want the municipality to be in a position to own any more schools or absorb costs. Former schools near Riverport, Blockhouse and Centre have been turned over to the municipality in recent years.