By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The school board voted to approve a recommendation to the city to buy a 6.6-acre property adjacent to Hubbell School. During a meeting held last Wednesday, the Bristol Board of Education voted 6 to 1 in approval of the recommendation to buy 54 West Washington St. in Forestville with the goal of potentially using the property for school uses in the future. According to the city assessor’s website, the property, once owned by Jean Bradley, is a Cape Cod style, single-family home that was built in 1915. The house features a garage and two sheds, as well as a milk barn. Although last year’s assessment of the property was $237,800, a new appraisal will be conducted again. In December, the operation committee voted to approve the recommendation to the school board. Deputy Superintendent Susan Moreau said, in the past, Bristol had land available to purchase next to schools that the school board did not take advantage of. Moreau added there now is little left in Bristol to take advantage of another opportunity. The recommendation would be referred to the Board of Finance. School Board Chairman Larry Amara noted the possibility of growth for Hubbell School […]
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