If Irvington Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Matusiak is going to base her recommendation to the Board of Education this week on the proposed merger of the Dows Lane and Main Street elementary schools on an informal showing of hands from hundreds of residents who attended an informational meeting in the high school auditorium, there should be no doubt which way she is leaning.
After all, less than a handful of those polled January 21 indicated they supported the merger, which district officials estimated could save more than $2.9 million over the next five years. more »
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