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VOICES FOR PELHAM EDUCATION
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Frequently Asked Questions Where exactly will the school be built? The land identified is a 48 acre parcel off of Windham Road. This land has been tested and is safe and convenient. There are aerial views and architectural drawings posted on www.pelhamsd.org with the exact location of the proposed site. Additional land information can be found at www.pelhamhighschoolland.com
Is the proposed site under power lines? NO. The nearest high tension line is 100 feet from the northern boundary of the school property. Test results can be reviewed at: http://www.pelhamsd.org/newphs/land/6a WP EMF Test Results.pdf Is the proposed site in a flood zone? NO. The land is flat and sits above the 100 year flood zone. It is an ideal location for the proposed high school. During the Mother's Day Flood of 2006, it did not flood. Site survey results can be view at: http://www.pelhamsd.org/newphs/land/5a Structure elevations.pdf What are the questions I'll be asked to vote on? There are 3 Warrant Articles on the ballot. 1.. Land Acquisition -- A warrant to appropriate $3 million for acquisition of the parcel of land off of Windham Road. (3/5 ballot required) 2.. If, and only if, Article 2 passes, this warrant will appropriate $44.6M for a fully equipped high school and a renovation of the structure now known as the Pelham High School. (3/5 ballot required) 3.. If, and only if, Article 3 passes, this warrant will appropriate $3.1 million to construct the auditorium as part of the high school construction plan. (3/5 ballot required)
Resource documents on the land surveys, school system, tax impact, operating costs and the proposed architectural designs can be viewed at: www.pelhamweb.org/voices or email questions to voicesforpelhameducation@comcast.net
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