Last week’s Tele-Talk question, “What type of upgrades should take place at the Conway Community Building?” called for responders to think critically, to craft an answer other than ‘yes’ or ‘no’, and they delivered. The 14 responses were split: seven for rebuilding the center; four for renovating the current building; and three other responses that ask more questions of their own.
Why not use the middle school and upgrade that gym, put air conditioning in, use those extra rooms for summer camps, and offer kids more options? Then the improvements help more kids year-round. Having multiple buildings owned by the town for separate uses is expensive. Spend money on upgrades that benefit more kids.
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