merger
ELCS-WCS merger would cost town largest employer
As we reflect on the past and look to the future, we are reminded of the effects of the loss of business and their impact on the community as a whole. more
Reviewing facts on merger study
In the wake of changing demographics and tightening budgets, we commended the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central (ELCS) and Westport Central (WCS) boards of education last year for making the difficult decision to jointly authorize a formal merger study. more
State gives Charter marching orders
ELIZABETHTOWN | The state Public Service Commission has booted Charter from the state two years after the state agency approved their merger with Time Warner. more
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ELCS-WCS merger report ready for state review
WESTPORT | Presentation of the formal merger study final report to the stakeholder committee last week moves the Westport Central-Elizabethtown-Lewis Central centralization discussion toward school board review. more
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Financial data reviewed at merger study session
ELIZABETHTOWN | The sixth merger committee meeting between two local school districts reviewed financial conditions and tax rates of Westport Central and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central schools. more
WCS/ELCS Merger Committee examines staffing data
WESTPORT | The Westport Central and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central schools Merger Committee meeting in January looked at staffing numbers from both schools. more
It looks like I hit a nerve
No day goes by when I don’t explore some fresh way to look at the City of Plattsburgh’s challenges. more
Merger committee reviews bus logistics
ELIZABETHTOWN |The fourth school merger committee meeting last week focused on transportation systems at Westport Central and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central schools. more
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WCS/ELCS would benefit from building aid with potential merger
WESTPORT |The Westport and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central Merger Committee discussed school buildings, repairs and compared need in both districts at the October meeting last week. more
Last stand for school choice
MIDDLEBURY | While perennial Vermont political candidate H. Brooke Paige doesn’t describe himself as a latter-day “David” in his fight against Vermont’s “Goliath” Act 46, the state’s compulsory school consolidation law... more
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ELCS, WCS merger committee delves into programming
ELIZABETHTOWN | The second in a series of merger study meetings pulled the Westport/Elizabethtown-Lewis Central review committee together last Wednesday. more
Bolton School District should combine with Lake George
Bolton voters will be asked again to approve a pared-down version ($6.7 million vs $7 million) for an auditorium/music facility addition, which was previously defeated by some 30 votes. more
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Charter penalized for slow broadband buildout
ALBANY | Charter Communications will forgo $13 million in state reimbursements after failing to build out their cable network as required as part of last year’s merger with Time Warner Cable. more
