Thursday, September 13, 2018
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Volume 22, Number 30
Potential school savings detailed
TIME FOR THE FAIR
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
With a photo of schoolchildren projected on the auditorium screen at Berlin High School, parents and teachers spoke Thursday, Sept. 6 about what they love about their schools and called for the Board of Education to properly fund them. These calls came after the presentation of a draft of the Strategic Planning Study commissioned by the BOE to find cost savings in the school system. The Berlin Fair kicks off Friday, Sept. 14 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 16. Look inside for schedules, see what musical acts are coming, and learn about what’s new at the fair this year. Photo by Lee Roski
Town eyes grant for building study The Town Council will seek a state grant to fund a study on the construction of a new community and senior
center. The decision came after residents spoke about having to send their children out of town to use sports facilities, and about the town’s elderly population struggling with a
senior center not designed for their needs. "It's just a plan for now and we don't See Senior, A17
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“We just need to be brave enough to spend the money to take care of the kids the right way,” said Danielle See School, A3
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By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
With cuts already made at the high school and middle school level, the BOE is looking to squeeze out more savings without increasing class sizes.