The city’s estimate and taxation board approved $2.9 million in special capital appropriations to purchase six properties abutting the proposed South Norwalk School at 1 Meadow St. Extension. The six properties the city looks to purchase for the school are 28 Oxford St., 32 Oxford St., 36 Oxford St., 38 Oxford St., 16 Meadow St. Ext., and a 1.13-acre S. Main Rail Corridor, as identified in documents displayed during the board’s meeting. The city acquired the 11.7-acre former Hatch and Bailey Lumber Company property at 1 Meadow St. Extension for the $76 million school last year. Lo said that the $2.9 million is an initial allocation for the property acquisitions, but more funding may be required. The South Norwalk School is slated to open in fall 2025, serving pre-kindergarten through third grade students in its initial year. The city’s Land Use and Building Management Committee will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will discuss authorizing the acquisitions and a referral for a Municipal Planning Commission Report on the six properties.
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