A second attempt by the Center Moriches School District to win voter approval of a facilities refurbishment plan was rejected
434-277 last week. The $13.9 million plan was a scaled-down version of the $48.1 million proposal turned down 610-341 by residents in October.
The initial borrowing plan was crafted through community meetings to address a number of needs and wishlist items at both of the school’s campuses. When that failed, the working group went back to the drawing board to present a pared-down plan that was also voted down.
Frugal Center Moriches voters also said no to the fire department three times for approval to expand the firehouse. There was no word from district officials on a third vote for the list of repairs they stress are necessary to maintain the school’s infrastructure.