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I appreciate the article by Allison Drescher regarding our rising property taxes. I support a new fire station. I am concerned about what the future has in store. I.e., What is the plan for the Deerfield School? What we know is the students and teachers will be moved to the new Pine Hill School during the February, 2024 school vacation. However, what is the plan after the move (one month from now)? Is it going to be used to house something else that is in the plans? Apparently, it is not available to temporarily house the WFD since the Legion building is going to be used for that purpose. I know of senior citizens who are forced to sell their homes due to the continuously rising Westwood property taxes. How is this fair?
Ken Foscaldo, Westwood resident
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Sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear for the afternoon and evening,
This needed to happen 5 years ago. But now the real wrangling begins as MPT will fight to get as much $$$ as they can from the state as possible”just compensation.”
I appreciate all of the work and time that the FS1 Steering Committee and Select Board have put into this process. I've also noticed a big difference in communication around this from the town on Facebook and Westwood Wire. This feels like a much different process than the first time around.
Combing the FS1 vote with the general election makes a ton of sense, and in fact, makes me wonder why not do this will ALL elections instead of holding town elections in April?
Just a reminder that you can e-mail the FS1 Committee at FS1Committee@westwoodma.gov with questions/feedback, etc.
Two different votes for the Project?
First one in October for 'site selection, budget, and funding sources' for a new FS1.
Then, a November vote for 'designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing' of a new FS1.
Seems repetitive.