Beech Street School

New Beech Street School neighborhood board established

read more…: New Beech Street School neighborhood board established

The group, called the Beech Street Center City Initiative Community Advisory Board, seeks to develop criteria for a grant program that will allocate $100,000 in awards to organizations and initiatives serving youth ages 0–22 in the Beech Street School area. It also expects to help provide future recommendations and guidance to support the larger Beech Street School building project.

The Soapbox: Mayor’s flip on Beech Street School project as ‘unsurprising as it was disingenuous’

read more…: The Soapbox: Mayor’s flip on Beech Street School project as ‘unsurprising as it was disingenuous’

In a flip-flop that was as unsurprising as it was disingenuous, Mayor Jay Ruais ditched his opposition to building a new Beech Street School, enabling the $80-plus million project to move forward.

Aldermen agree to land swap, restarting momentum on new Beech Street School

read more…: Aldermen agree to land swap, restarting momentum on new Beech Street School

In an 8-6 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) accepted an agreement that will allow the paused new Beech Street Elementary School project to proceed once again.

Mayor recaps facilities plan and issues statement following 8-6 vote by aldermen to approve Phase 1

read more…: Mayor recaps facilities plan and issues statement following 8-6 vote by aldermen to approve Phase 1

Mayor Jay Ruais on Wednesday issued a summary of events leading up to the Tuesday night vote along with a statement

No reconsideration motion made on Beech Street School topic

read more…: No reconsideration motion made on Beech Street School topic

Two weeks ago, there was a delay for more information. Last week there was a call for action. This week, there was plenty of public comment but no change.

Board of School Committee voices scorn for Aldermanic Beech Street decision

read more…: Board of School Committee voices scorn for Aldermanic Beech Street decision

Members of the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) unanimously voiced their frustration with the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s (BMA) decision last week to not move forward with three votes that would allow the advancement of a new Beech Street Elementary School.

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