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Reader's Comments on Journal Poll Question To the Editor: I think the town should find some way to convert it into a youth center for the children in town. With some care and responsibility from the town people, new and old, this would make a great place for our children to go to. Find a way to start a mentor system with the adults that help out here. Our children need more guidance now more than ever. Vicki Hurd Westminster To the Editor: There has been a Re-Use Committee that has met for about three years to determine alternative uses to the former town hall. The result after surveys and a request for proposal was a single reply for (I believe) $1,000 from the current town Building Inspector and his wife. The proposal did not comply with the RFP as the offer was to occupy the first floor and gradually renovate the rest of the building. Since then the Re-Use Committee has developed another RFP for re-use of the building. Entrepreneurs have done their due diligence to determine if renovating the former town hall was a good business decision. The answer was a resounding 'NO.' It would be nice to utilize the building in the heart of the town but makes no sense with current code restrictions. Why would the town give this valuable land to the private sector. The town of Westminster has had the Upton Building vacant with no upkeep for approximately 10 years. It is my understanding the Upton Building will be a gift for the future home of the Historical Society. The former town hall has sentimental value but lacks architectural significance. The precedent has been set with the Upton Building sitting vacant or about a decade. The former town hall continues to cost the taxpayers for energy to heat the building. Since the move to the new location the former town hall has only been used for the occasional K-9 training. I applaud the Selectmen to have the taxpayers finally make a decision on this site. The asset to the town is the land not the building. I believe it would be a great park since it's across from our library. Gary McDonald Westminster |
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