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Raise your hand if you have ever seen a traffic jam at the red light in Jefferson. Maybe on the 4th of July after the fireworks. The infrastructure is always going to be an issue, but it is better than no infrastructure, which is what we have now ant the old site. If Jefferson can't handle something as simple as the middle school then maybe they need to dissolve the town government and merge with West Jefferson. So either you are a joke of a town, or you some together and solve the issues.

So Bryan how big a crowd have you assembled to protest the boe?

The town has not been consulted and have seen no plans. They were neither approached or queried as to their thoughts. They are worried because of loss of taxable revenue which they said would result in higher taxes for town residents. They have not been advised as to where cars would enter and exit. The Board of Education has been contacted and will not divulge this information. I must also add that this thread had already begun.... I did not start the questioning of this proposed school site/secrecy.

My, what vitriol in this group. Yes, there is an infrastructure problem. The intersections of Highway 88 and Old 16 is already too crowded. No, I do not dislike children at all. Yes, schools are good things. No, I do not find Christmas trees awful, just the toxins used. Yes, a publicity guru would have been a good idea. I had no idea I was stepping into this breach ... Yes, I was told about the site by the Superintendent. I am only a citizen who cares....and has been a part of the town for over 50 years. Yes, the thoughts of the possibility of widening North Main St is upsetting, not only to me, but to most of the residents who have lived there for much of their lives. My own selfish sentimentality aside, it is not fair to have children travel so far to attend school. Why is it that a dissenting opinion appears to anger others so much? Oh,!for the record, you are falling a bit flat with your baseless innuendo.

Does the town approve of plans? Does the town build state maintained roads into the site? There will have to be a state maintained road into the site.

The word on the street is that hat Bryan hates kids. The other word on the street is he is afraid the new school year will put him in violation of the court ordered distance that he must stay away from such buildings. I haven't researched if the later has any reality to it. I think he's just a kid hater

I probably would've consulted an advertising agency or political communications guru before rolling out the "No School Here" slogan. Nuclear waste dump? Shopping center? Psychiatric institute? Landfill? Sure, but a school? Mind you, a school that will serve as a buffer between your property and a manufacturing plant, and get rid of all those evil, toxic Christmas trees you speak of?

http://ashemountaintimes.co...947d9.html

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Of course you won't get over it. You are a busy body shiner. Most people understand that having a new school in the neighborhood is good for property values. It sure is better than looking at an industrial complex. Oh wait... You already have that to look at.

Number one. They Smethport property is false information. There is a spot of land there that they wanted to build the high school but never could get support to do so. That property is owned by Thomasville or TFI now. They graded the land years ago for a Plant but never come through. There is nothing there just land and maybe some Christmas trees.

Also, I was under the assumption that "the deal" is pending results from soil samples.... It will be interesting to see what damage all those chemicals from years of Christmas tree sprays has done to the land at the proposed site...

My information came from the Superintendent. I do not plan to "get over" anything at this point. The town of Jefferson was never even asked or were considered in the decision.... They worry about the lack of infrastructure and adequate roads also..... The town board has been completely bypassed in this decision. They are losing revenue and gaining the traffic mess.....

Bryan,

Get over it. The school is going on the dollar property. Stop whining and move on.

And with just one middle school, there will always be some bus ride that's long.

Where do you get your information that the county owns the old lumber yard? This should be good. Give me the PIN number of the property.

https://qpublic.schneiderco...ageID=4585

Also, the county already owns land in Smethport. They say that would not be a good site because there there was a lumber plant there. Bi did some checking and have been told that yes, there was a plant there but it was for "treated" lumber and would, therefore, pose no threat. Also, has anyone thought about all the toxins associated with Christmas trees?? The proposed site has been leased to Barr Evergreens for years (and the county will have to pay them out of their lease) and Christmas trees are being grown AND treated there as of this moment...

The idea of the use of Family Central is GREAT!!! Does anyone know about it's water and sewer situation. The superintendent says that was one of the factors in determining site. There is, of course, land available near the high school that is available which would create a school complex....They are widening 221 and could bring it on up and cut across the road at Lowe's.... That is already a developed area would not be plopped down in little Jefferson.

I agree....I was asleep at the wheel and knew nothing of it until it appeared in the paper. It is my own fault but I think people can take up the cause now. Let our voices be heard!! There is a petition going around to present to Board of Education....