BERLIN — Following another round of public comments on the proposed transfer of the former Brown School to New England Family Housing/TKB Properties, Berlin Councilor Peter Higbee called out those who are objecting to the sale of the building for $1.
Two resolutions on the Brown School sale were presented at the council's Monday meeting for a first reading. The council generally has three readings of resolutions before a final vote.
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