Wescott Acres is a subsidized housing complex that has been proposed to be built at the intersections of Bush River Road and Wescott Road. Although this project is currently being built for seniors, it is subsidized housing. Once subsidized housing is established it is possible that in time, the makeup of the residents could change.
This property would be zoned for Nursery Road Elementary School. NRES currently serves two other large low income housing complexes. Our administration, teachers and parents have worked diligently to maintain the excellent quality of education at NRE, despite rising class sizes, and a dramatic increase in the needs of the changing student population. We have a wonderfully diverse population, and this year made AYP while in corrective action. Our school simply cannot absorbed another low income housing unit.
The feedback I have received from residents highlights a shared concern regarding the impact of this project on our neighborhood schools. I am currently gathering additional research on the zoning history of the area to better inform our next steps. Your engagement continues to provide the necessary momentum for this discourse.
July 12, 2010
The scale of the response to this proposal highlights how deeply our community cares about the future of Nursery Road Elementary. This momentum demonstrates a shared commitment to preserving the educational standards we have worked so hard to achieve.
6 Comments
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Karen Rahman
16 years ago
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THIS IS A BAD IDEA FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR AREA AND KEEP THE CLASS SIZES DOWN AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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Jason Murphy
16 years ago
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Seriously? The school is struggling as it is. Look somewhere else for this project.
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Lisa Sullivan
16 years ago
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our schools are already packed to the max. do not put this here it is just not fair to the kids who are already in class.
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Sarah Lawson
16 years ago
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Keep our neighborhood safe and our property values up. We worked hard for our homes and don't want this in our backyard.
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mark Malhotra
16 years ago
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Nursery Road can not handle any more strain. The classrooms are crowded enough as it is. Fix the current issues before adding more problems.
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Robert Kim
16 years ago
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Everyone wants to help seniors but this location is just wrong. Traffic on Bush River is already a nightmare.
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Wescott Acres is a subsidized housing complex that has been proposed to be built at the intersections of Bush River Road and Wescott Road. Although this project is currently being built for seniors, it is subsidized housing. Once subsidized housing is established it is possible that in time, the makeup of the residents could change.
This property would be zoned for Nursery Road Elementary School. NRES currently serves two other large low income housing complexes. Our administration, teachers and parents have worked diligently to maintain the excellent quality of education at NRE, despite rising class sizes, and a dramatic increase in the needs of the changing student population. We have a wonderfully diverse population, and this year made AYP while in corrective action. Our school simply cannot absorbed another low income housing unit.
The feedback I have received from residents highlights a shared concern regarding the impact of this project on our neighborhood schools. I am currently gathering additional research on the zoning history of the area to better inform our next steps. Your engagement continues to provide the necessary momentum for this discourse.
July 12, 2010
The scale of the response to this proposal highlights how deeply our community cares about the future of Nursery Road Elementary. This momentum demonstrates a shared commitment to preserving the educational standards we have worked so hard to achieve.
6 Comments
K
Karen Rahman
16 years ago
Featured
THIS IS A BAD IDEA FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR AREA AND KEEP THE CLASS SIZES DOWN AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
J
Jason Murphy
16 years ago
Featured
Seriously? The school is struggling as it is. Look somewhere else for this project.
L
Lisa Sullivan
16 years ago
Featured
our schools are already packed to the max. do not put this here it is just not fair to the kids who are already in class.
S
Sarah Lawson
16 years ago
Featured
Keep our neighborhood safe and our property values up. We worked hard for our homes and don't want this in our backyard.
M
mark Malhotra
16 years ago
Featured
Nursery Road can not handle any more strain. The classrooms are crowded enough as it is. Fix the current issues before adding more problems.
R
Robert Kim
16 years ago
Featured
Everyone wants to help seniors but this location is just wrong. Traffic on Bush River is already a nightmare.
THIS IS A BAD IDEA FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR AREA AND KEEP THE CLASS SIZES DOWN AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.