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Citizens for Limited Taxation

  • Juniper Hill was closed for economic reasons (not political).
  • The lease receipts cover the costs of the custodian and utilities.

    Lease Receipts
    Metrowest Jewish Day School $28,738
    Accept Collaborative $10,000
    Criterion Child Enrichment $13,000
    Total Receipts $51,738
    Maintenance Costs last year
    One custodian $33,821
    Utility costs $42,708
    Custodial supplies $1,364
    Maintenance $593
    Total Costs $78,486

  • Lease receipts do not cover any building repairs or ground maintenance such as mowing or snow plowing..
  • The lease was advertised in the Central Register.  There was only one offer to lease.
  • The school committee approved the lease.
  • The roof is three years old.
  • The Juniper Hill school is leased out by the year.
  • The six modular classrooms (4 at Hemenway, 2 at Brophy) are leased for 3 years, $29,050 per room per year.
  • Total annual costs of the modular classrooms would be $174,300.
  • Total three year lease cost is $522,900.
  • I'm not sure on the costs of installation and removal of the modular classrooms which seemed to have taken much longer than anticipated.
  • Juniper Hill will have to be re-opened due to lack of space in the district.

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