Groton Tax Advocates Says School Construction Plan is too Expensive

GROTON, CT – A political action committee is advocating the town’s proposed school construction plan costs too much, The Day reported.

Members of the Groton Advocates for Tax Efficiencies said Monday the construction program is too expensive, according to The Day. They also asserted that new buildings don’t translate into better education.

The referendum will ask voters to approve the full $184 million cost of the plan, which residents will cover about $84 million of, The Day reported. GATE members said the bond payments will last 25 years.

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