SAD 59 committee eyes merger with Pittsfield district

Morning Sentinel, September 11, 2007

(excerpt) Selectman Robert Hagopian, a member of the School Administrative District 59 consolidation committee, told the board that a meeting is scheduled for Sept. 20. The meeting, with proposed partner SAD 53 of Pittsfield, is set for 6:30 p.m. at Madison Area Memorial High School.

Town Manager Norman Dean was quick to question the announcement.

"Why would the town of Madison even consider traveling that far?" Dean asked.

Hagopian explained that there would be no exchange of students, at least this year. Preliminary plans call for a consolidation of services and perhaps administration, he explained.