Here are the unedited responses to city Councilor David Mills' survey about what should be done with the former Memorial Boulevard School:
Use for non profit
theater and educational programs and rent office space within the building to
mitigate some of the expenses.
7/8/2013 8:16 PM
This building should
be seen as the city asset that it is. We need to think creatively about our
older schools (maybe even before we build the new ones!) and factor in the cost
of re-purposing them when we think about replacing them. I would love to see
property returned to the Grand List and am not necessarily in favor of the city
retaining ownership. But I think we can sacrifice ROI to get the right
developer that will preserve at least some of the building as public space for
cultural groups, community meeting space, classrooms.I don't think housing is
the best use of the space, especially given the vision of the planned living
space on Main Street.
7/5/2013 8:44 PM
$9,000,000 on the
books and appraised for taxes @$6,500,000 and sell it for $300,000? Something
smells. Allow the Chamber in there to promote the City and relocate some
Departments from City Hall to the former school property.
7/5/2013 8:04 AM
medical center for
obama care
7/4/2013 8:55 AM
The building should be
managed preferably by a non-profit citizens group/educational group that will
focus on continuing education, arts and humanities, public services complex.
Designating the area as a historic site should be part and parcel in the
entirety of the process. The grounds would make an exceptional multipurpose
recreational site supporting public needs. Meeting community needs along with
continuing education, social services, and arts and humanities is something
sorely needed yet continues to be cut from every budget from federal right
through to local levels as if a plague.
7/4/2013 6:40 AM
I would like to see
live Theater & performances that would bring world acts to Bristol
7/3/2013 8:51 PM
make good use of this
building.
7/3/2013 7:09 PM
I would like to see
the city retain the building and use it for educational, recreational, and or
performing arts!
7/3/2013 6:02 PM
Because this building
holds such a significant legacy to education in Bristol I believe it should
continue to be dedicated to that type of usage.
7/3/2013 5:19 PM
Would like to see it
turned into a school for fine arts. It would be nice to see the fields being
used for recreational sports...possibly a training camp for kids (sports)
7/3/2013 3:02 PM
This is a time of
financial struggle. As much as I would love to do renovations to my own home, I
am realistic and know to wait. It is very distressful to see new schools built
to replace other schools, only to have to do something with the now empty ones.
Why would Memorial Boulevard School be too costly to renovate, or maintain for
a school, yet be considered for doing such, for City Hall? Does this make
sense? And then what with City Hall, put more money there too? Why is one of
the options of all this renovating and moving, not to wait? Do with what we
have and use considerably less money maintaining or taking care of schools,
City Hall, police and fire departments. Moving ahead is fine,,but now? It
snowballs into less being able to pay taxes, less being able to maintain their
own homes and properties due to higher costs. Let's not rush into things and
become a throw away city.
7/3/2013 2:31 PM
Sell it to private
developers so it can be utilized in a way that the city will benefit.
7/3/2013 1:47 PM
primarily a school for
the teaching and honoring of all aspects of the arts
7/3/2013 1:35 PM
It would be nice to
see mixed use...there is plenty of space in the building for many
uses...parking would be somewhat of a problem. If you are inviting the
community to use the building, there would have to be parking available.
7/3/2013 1:20 PM
no matter who ends up
with it, I think it should retain it's historic look. I also think it is
important for the theater to be used as a performing arts center.
7/3/2013 12:50 PM
Here the city leaders
have an opportunity to have vision and make the school into the welcoming
attraction to downtown Bristol. If people had a reason to come to Bristol, the
businesses would flourish. The people who live downtown could possibly work in
the incubator spaces as well as walk to the many shows, events and performances
held at the theater. The community groups can use it as well but the scope
needs to be looking at bringing in people outside the city. If you sell to a
developer, the city loses control, Look at what local developers are doing. Turning
the city into grand chain central. Please, please do the right thing. have the
courage to do it the right way, not the easy way to make a few bucks. There are
other schools developers can purchase to make loft apartments in (Bingham
School). Don't make the same mistakes city leaders have made in the past. Leave
a legacy to your children and grandchildren. Thank you for giving me the
opportunity to voice my ideas.
7/3/2013 12:20 PM
a cultural arts and
performance center, and continuing education go hand in hand, something to
bring people to a destination
7/3/2013 12:17 PM
I would definitely
move city hall and the chamber of commerce into the building i theater would be
a used for town meetings and special events.
7/3/2013 12:03 PM
As a former MBS
student, I would love to see the building utilized for plays, art and anything
else cultural.
7/3/2013 11:54 AM
adult community center
7/3/2013 11:25 AM
I think we need to
have vendors throughout the building. Possibly one floor of vendors, second
floor of food vendors, etc. The athletic fields should be leased to Lacrosse.
Florida has these great indoor flea markets that make a lot of money. They sell
everything from purses, suitcases, belts, clothing, jewelry, a little like the
Big E and they are very successful.
7/3/2013 11:23 AM
Keep it in use.
7/3/2013 11:07 AM
I would want the
integrity of the architecture and grounds kept as is. I do not want to see it
sold to a for profit developer. Bristol tax dollars paid for that building and
it belongs to the people of Bristol.
7/3/2013 11:03 AM
Anything that will
benefit the City of Bristol residents it shouldn't ever be sold! This should be
part of downtown project do something for us for a change!
7/3/2013 10:56 AM
Since it is on Rt 72,
it is the PERFECT Tourist Center, and the locals can utilize a Cafe when they
walk on the boulevard, or stop in for the Arts Center. The historic building
should not be altered, just enhanced to make it accessible. It should be a
source of pride for our community, and for the boulevard.
7/3/2013 10:52 AM
Keep it as is , use it
for performing art space and Educational space
7/3/2013 10:43 AM
i would like to see
good use made of this wonderful old school. IT holds so many memories for most
of us Bristol residence. Dont turn it into something that wont last just to
re-do it and waste the tax payers $. Let it stay as close to the original
school as it is now. It is a piece of our history. Look how they have DESTROYED
Mary A Callen. My grade school... So So Sad those are memories we can never
share with OUR kids...
7/3/2013 10:24 AM
Move City Hall and all
outsourced city offices there.
7/3/2013 10:23 AM
i would like to see
the school used a a recreational center something like the ymca or bristol boys
and girls club a place for young and old people to do their hobbies or perform
plays or shows in the auditorium or have hobby classes something for the people
of bristol to do...you can even use the sports feild for purposes such a a
carnival or sports games
7/3/2013 10:19 AM
Used as a community
building that the residents can go to and shop see a show have lunch and relax.
7/3/2013 10:03 AM
Somewhere where the
residents of Bristol can go and see art be made or create art themselves.
6/30/2013 5:38 PM
What ever happens...
please please stop and think about what You the ELECTED politicians in Bristol
want for our City. Do we want a city with Character, Culture and some kind of
sophistication. Or Do we want to keep losing all of our Best and Brightest
Graduates that leave Bristol because they want to live in a town that they can
be proud of and interested in? Memorial Boulevard School should NOT be sold to
a developer. A developer could eventually do whatever they wanted to that
building with no regard for the citizens of this city. I support the Mem. Blvd.
Arts & Techno Ctr Idea 100%.
6/30/2013 3:26 PM
This building sits as
a gateway to one of Bristol's greatest parks(the Memorial Boulevard) and its
soon to be new revitalized downtown. It should become a Civic Center, a
destination for residents and visitors. A public available pool, gym and
auditorium for different civic events and perhaps displays in some of the areas
of what Bristol has to offer(like its museums, amusement park,etc). This
building should display what Bristol is proud of and has to offer, not become
another developers project and broken promise to preserve our history(like the
Terry House.) The administration in this town has to stop thinking about the
quick buck and selling our history and have some vision of what this building
could be now and many years from now. And the athletic fields must be kept for
the public use. The youth of this town need these fields and more as do other
citizens who utilize the fields. And the idea of putting more apartments there
when we are already on the verge of developing the apartments on Main makes no
sense.
6/29/2013 1:52 PM
Sell the building so
we can start collecting property taxes on the building. DO NOT get caught up in
the Lease / maintenance and costs to bring this old building up to current
codes. The city of Bristol should not be involved in the property management
business, period.
6/29/2013 8:52 AM
Included in the
downtown revitalization. Develop it with a purpose that encourages other small
businesses to see a value to moving into space around the facility. For
example, if there are enough theater and music events, or athletic events on
the athletic field, small restaurants or delis will see a value and move into
space in the area. This will create more jobs and add more reasons for more
people to visit downtown.
6/29/2013 8:10 AM
I would love to see
ESPN have a sports museum within the building and possibly sell sports
memorabilia and ESPN logo items. The theater needs to be the towns theater.
6/28/2013 7:24 PM
I would like to see
apartments similar to the ones built in the school on Federal Hill. Some
parking and the athletic fields should remain in the hands of the city. The
theatre should be governed by the city and the gym/swimming should be available
to the public at a cost, of course. Thank you for asking.
6/27/2013 9:57 AM
Apt's for People that
is 50 year old and up.
6/26/2013 10:48 AM
I think the primary
usage should be to benefit the community, but if those options have been deemed
unavailable or incapable of investing what's necessary then Bristol should sell
it privately.
6/26/2013 9:03 AM
I would like to see
City Hall move their offices there, to provide space for the veteran's needs,
performing arts space and if there is room, a continuing education space. I do
not want to see apartments/condos. Let Renaissance get their housing going to
see if/how Bristol will do with their housing projects. A better use for the
building is what I stated in the beginning.
6/25/2013 9:32 AM
We need a performing
arts center. If you want to see how well it can be done, go see the Warner Theater
and all they do for classes, etc.
6/22/2013 10:59 PM
Great Bristol Ct.
Visitor center with lots of Bristol history and sell things that say Bristol
post cards ,towels, hats, souvenirs We need one when we go on vacation every
place I have ever been to have them it would be so cool to have one here maybe
even at the old Bingham school or Jennings
6/22/2013 7:39 PM
Sell it for the best
price that the market will bear. Progress means that the city needs to
relinquish control an allow private investors and the market drive demand. This
will e another step forward in the re-development of downtown.
6/22/2013 2:04 PM
A combination of
business incubators, artists studios/living spaces, an active, vibrant gallery
in the library, a dinner/theater which can also be used for local productions.
The theater, if done right can quite possibly generate enough income to carry
most of the cost of the building. The field outside can also be used for
income-producing fairs and festivals. The point is with all of these components
is to "show Bristol residents the money".
6/22/2013 12:02 PM
The MB School should
enhance the restoration of downtown Bristol and provide a vibrant multi-use
community space, with a focus on wellness,fitness, arts and education, and
ensure that veterans have access to these services at low or no cost.
6/21/2013 3:33 PM
Anything community and
arts related would make me very happy to see it out to a good use. I would
support their activities.
6/21/2013 1:56 PM
Renovate and use that
beautiful theatre-it is a grand, old place that could be a jewel in our cit'y
crown. Just revisit the Chamber's original plan and most importantly, don't let
3 monkeys on the real estate committee hold it's initial fate in their paws!
6/21/2013 12:57 PM
The Boulevard is a
huge asset to the city of Bristol. Using it as a focus to welcome and introduce
new people into the city and the new downtown area will be integral to making
the city relevant among our "perceived high end" neighbors like West
Hartford, Farmington and Avon. The Boulevard’s relatively easy access from the
new 72 will be key. Resources like it’s BEAUTIFUL theater and grounds are
sought after in recapture projects like Bristol Rising. IF and only IF, the
building managed and marketed properly can it lead the city into a new era. The
city and more importantly its leaders have the opportunity to show their vision
and leadership in a positive way. If this building goes by the wayside or is
dumped into the lap of a developer it will be a lost opportunity for the city
and its residents. I am looking forward to the future of this amazing site.
6/21/2013 12:43 PM
The city should not
tie itself to any either-or options regarding activity in the building or its
ownership or management structure. Combinations of uses will probably work
best, and lines in the sand will stifle creative proposals for reusing the
building. With those concepts in mind, the city should solicit proposals that
would add to the vibrancy and attractiveness of downtown, making it a more
attractive place to live, work and visit. Any strict prerequisite on a sale
price, subsidy, lease amount, or carrying cost should be avoided, and instead,
these amounts should be determined based on how much money or activity each
proposed use would bring in, how much money the city would save in other
locations, and also, the extent that each proposed use fulfills a need that the
city is willing to pay for using tax dollars. That said, the city should aim to
add activity at Memorial Boulevard, not simply moving activity from somewhere
else, unless that move creates the potential to add activity in the other
location. the architectural value of that building makes it a draw for many
uses, including upscale housing, office space, and cultural space. Perhaps the
city could renovate and build on the theater by adding recording and video
studios and arts space to adjacent space, and lease the rest as business incubation
space, non-profit office space, and private office space. The building also
would make an excellent shell for upscale housing, but any developer ought to
pay a fair price based on the potential profit, not a cut-rate price. Any
private sale should also include deed restrictions keeping the theater as a
community asset or retaining the city's ownership in the theater and adjacent
space for cultural purposes. Likewise, the city ought to retain ownership of
the athletic fields. In any deal, the city must also insist that the city, not
a private developer, maintain control of access to the cultural space and
theater, so that the public will always be guaranteed use of these facilities.
If the city has no already done so, it should invest money in a planning study
that evaluates the building in combination with what Bristol needs to add to
the downtown, and proposes reuse alternatives and potential financing options -
whether, public, private, nonprofit or a combination of all three.
6/21/2013 11:14 AM
The space should be
kept for non-profit community and municipal use. What doesn't get applied to
municapl departments should be leased for community theater, workshops,
charitable fundraisers et al. Keep it as a place to supplement the astetics of
memorial boulevard. Also narrow the Boulevard to allow for parking and walking
biking along the river.
6/21/2013 11:08 AM
Art space.
6/20/2013 8:39 AM
performing arts center
to include, theater, music, live art, technology, sports
6/19/2013 10:54 PM
No matter what
happens, you must keep the auditorium for community arts events. It's a
beautiful theater and easily adapted for a variety of performances. I would
love to see courses offered, meeting space for community organizations, rented
lofts/rooms for artists, dance studios, recording studio, etc. East Hartford
renovated one of their old schools with the auditorium and it's lovely.
6/19/2013 4:57 PM
convert to condos.
6/19/2013 4:34 PM
Preserve and protect
the history of Bristol. Create an outstanding art center for the performing
arts and related activities.
6/19/2013 3:59 PM
The space should be a
performing arts location and space for art classes or recreational space. Think
about the performing arts spaces in Norfolk, CT and Thomaston or the Kate in
Old Saybrook. This could be a money-making enterprise if someone takes a leap
of faith. If this is not possible, I believe it should be used for living space
over retail space as Bristol does not always select the most insightful
developers or retail owners. The wrong retail outlet(s) could have a negative
impact on the area. I admit that I am not well schooled myself in retail
management and commercial real estate development. The downtown Bristol
revitalization will impact the Memorial Boulevard reuse and vice versa. The
downtown area is supposed to be mixed use however, so I don't believe two areas
very similar to each other are needed. Another coffee shop or drugstore is
certainly not needed--I am absolutely sure of that! If this area becomes a
performing arts space, it will drive food service businesses nearby. There
could be permitting included that would provide patrons a chance to consume a
small amount of beverages and food during performances. Bristol is not thought
of as a cultural destination. Please provide everyone wrong. Thank you for this
opportunity to comment.
6/19/2013 3:05 PM
I have spent my life
in Bristol. I went to school here and have witnessed many changes. Some great
some not so much. Regardless of what has happened throughout our lives, the
memorial boulevard school has always been an historic icon. We still give
directions using the landmark. To go and change it into some type of housing is
really a disgrace to our city. I think we have transformed enough schools into
housing. We need to look right inside our city and see what great opportunities
are here. We have many performing arts grouse that are forced to seek home
bases that fit their growing needs. If we were to give the arts a place to
happen, I truly believe more people would frequent our city. We really need
this to add to the city revitalization efforts. People do not visit a city
filled with houses and nothing to do. They visit to shop and see a show,
concert or art event. And not just a once a year event but to be able to go
when they feel like it. I know the bbwe puts on 5-6 concerts a year and people
travel to see us. The bcs puts on 2. I am sure both groups as well as the
theatre group and the bristol reunion jazz band would attract a great # of out
of town patrons if given a place do do so consistently. In turn that would
bring patrons to the city and increase retail revenue. It is a win-win. We just
want a chance.
6/19/2013 1:45 PM
I would love to see an
Art Gallery in the old school. It's too historic a building to be sold to
someone who might tear it down.
6/19/2013 1:32 PM
Keep it and Create an
arts space and senior center
6/19/2013 1:01 PM
I would love to see it
used as a performing arts center. So many organizations could benefit from that
ability to have a practice space without having to shop around too much
6/19/2013 12:56 PM
I'd prefer to see it
turned into condos (see: Hillside Place, New Britain, CT) and offered to ESPN
employees at an advantaged rate as keeping ESPN folks in town is a HUGE
opportunity Bristol is missing
6/19/2013 12:52 PM
Turn it into the new
City Hall. Go take a walk through the City Hall in West Hartford, which was
renovated and was previously, I believe, the old Hall High School. You'll see
the potential for what can be done with a building like this.
6/19/2013 12:40 PM
knock it down and sell
it. Valuable piece of land
6/18/2013 10:14 PM
We need revenue
generating activities. No more senior housing.
6/18/2013 5:16 PM
I would like to see it
as a community space. A place where you can go to the theater, go to a nice
flower show (etc.). A place where new businesses can be nurtured. A place where
visitors to our city (and maybe even residents!) can get directions and
information on sights, history, etc.
6/18/2013 2:01 PM
sell it and get it off
the city budget. Generate some tax dollars and give some old folks an option
for where to live
6/18/2013 1:20 PM
I would like City Hall
to move there and for the auditorium to be renovated and used for performances
and community events.
6/18/2013 12:46 PM
The Memorial Blvd
School should be placed in a historic district or some appropriate designation
such that a committee oversees the preservation of the building architecture.
Art space, artists studios, education space.
6/18/2013 10:37 AM
Bristol is currently
very sports-oriented. There is a need to diversify cultural life by encouraging
the arts to flourish in order for the city to become a destination which will
then encourage business to develop the downtown.
6/17/2013 11:31 PM
The Theater should be
fully fixed and renovated for performing arts in the city. By doing this the
theater would also be rent-able for additional income to the city. The rest of
the building should be made into the new town hall and the old town hall can be
sold or put to other use. This beautiful old building would be perfect for
representing our city as a town hall while also being utilized by the public
for recreation and arts.
6/17/2013 4:26 PM
Dosen't matter as long
as it is used!
6/17/2013 5:23 AM
It should become a
culture and arts space.... don't underutilized the beautiful art deco
auditorium!
6/16/2013 7:39 PM
I want to see it
turned into a place for the Bristol community to learn, have fun, and be a
community. It should be our greatest asset, with an indoor playground, artist
space, multi-use office space, the possibilities are endless. Use it to better
the city, don't sell and let it become a useless shadow of a dream.
6/16/2013 4:28 PM
Keep it as a city
landmark at the very least.
6/16/2013 8:49 AM
It is a unique
property and should be used to bring the community together. Although
renovating the building would be costly, an effort should be made to get
investors from the community (businesses & personal) to offset the costs.
Selling it to a developer seems short sighted to me.
6/16/2013 8:47 AM
Preserved and remain
city property
6/16/2013 7:21 AM
I would love to see
Memorial Boulevard School become a welcome place for Bristol. A nice theater to
go to . Field for the kids to play on. Rent the rooms to renters.
6/16/2013 6:11 AM
Be put to good use.
Why waste?
6/15/2013 9:12 PM
Leasing the building
to a non-profit is absolutely ridiculous - SELL it to someone who will develop
it, pay taxes so mine don't continue to rise exponentially.
6/15/2013 9:09 PM
The exterior should
remain the same, but it should become a revenue producer.
6/15/2013 8:21 PM
The upper classrooms
turned into studio apts for artists. The lower levels have performing arts or a
gallery. All handicap accessible! Or used as a place that provides the
community with art/performing art.
6/15/2013 5:52 PM
I would like it to
become a community gathering place to keep life and excitement in that area of
town. It's too beautiful a building to not allow our citizens to utilize it.
6/15/2013 4:12 PM
OPEN BACK UP AS A
SCHOOL!
6/15/2013 2:57 PM
It should respect the
theme of The Memorial Boulevard
6/15/2013 2:51 PM
Respect the Will of
original owner every council should read the original will before any
possibility. From Ajmal Mehdi
6/15/2013 1:41 PM
All of the above as
marked. Absolutely no more apartments, living space, etc.
6/15/2013 1:34 PM
6/15/2013 1:01 PM
As a former student of
this school, I am aware of the amount of space and the condition the building
is in, it has been 13 years since I left this school, and it has not been
repaired since. The building has several structural and aesthetic issues that
need to be addressed, anyone taking over this facility will incur a high cost
of renovation. With that in mind, a multi-faceted facility that aids the
community in health and welness would be ideal, I would like some of the
classrooms to remain classrooms, and large amount of the space and the
cafeteria used to provide housing for homeless families, this would be valuable
to the community, all homeless shelters are full to capacity, many of them with
child molesters and sex offenders that can not find housing elsewhere, our kids
need to be safe, even if they are homeless.
6/15/2013 12:51 PM
Model it after what was
done to The Thomaston Opera House/City Building. A performing Auditorium.
Rehab. the Pool. And, possibly place a Bed & Breakfast or Hotel to
subsidize some of the annual costs incurred by the Non-profit. Relocate the
Senior Center there to the Center of town. Sell the Westwoods School to a
developer! Do not allow more then one (1) City Office into this building! Use
the field(s) for intermural activities or civic activities (Baloon Launch; Flea
Mkts.; Craft Fairs/Art Shows; Dog Shows.)
6/15/2013 11:54 AM
This is a Veterans
town and it is on the blvd. why not make it into a veterans counceling center
and clinic.
6/15/2013 11:28 AM
need to keep the
building. so versatile and such a part of Bristol History. People use the field
for many things too. We have so many dance studios, performing arts that need
space to rehearse and perform. It's such a large space, it could house offices
too. Other towns have used old buildings as welcome centers, government
buildings, housing. It seems this building has so many possibilities.
6/15/2013 11:18 AM
See question number
three
6/15/2013 11:05 AM
This building has
ample space for art studios, dance rehearsal, music rehearsal and recording, a
beautiful theater, a small gym suited for the physical arts. This building also
holds much history of Bristol involving the late Albert Rockwell. It is am
architectural complement to the Boulevard. The arts would be the perfect
tribute to the altruism of Rockwell and his brother-in-law and rival, DeWitt
Page. The arts are necessary for the truth and beauty of society. Bristol could
use some.
6/15/2013 10:55 AM
I would like to see it
sold to a private firm and used and not shuttered
6/15/2013 9:38 AM
Kept and used by the
City. It is the only building in the City that the residents can be truly proud
of! Let the city residents decide what to with this beautiful building. Do not
let a few people decide its fate for lousy 300 grand! Regarding item no. 9, if a
volunteer board ,YES!
6/15/2013 9:36 AM
Managing the City of
Bristol does not mean selling off every property that is not presently needed.
The challenge to city management is to hold on to is few remaining precious and
priceless REAL (real estate) pieces of the this great city's history for use in
the FUTURE, in HOPE that the city will someday return to greatness - and then
use this great property for a great future use. Bristol should look back at
it's mistake filled history of shortsightedness with respect to reuse and
redevelopment, and learn from those mistakes. The city should be very conscious
of the gold mines of opportunity represented by the city's brownfield
properties. If that means doing the bare minimum to keep the building
maintained and leased out for a minimally invasive purposes at cost or even at
a minor cost....so be it!!! That is the job of the city leaders and a minor
cost to be paid by the current residents of the city as they are likely to be
the beneficiaries of maintaining this property for future use.
6/15/2013 8:53 AM
In the last few years
many movies were filmed in CT. We are approx. 21/2 hrs. away from New York City
and or Boston. Making MBS into a school for the Arts (Performing Arts,
Video/Musical Studio, Arts and Crafts) is a no brainer. We have the building
and the location for a great school!
6/15/2013 8:10 AM
Sell it to bidder for
condos apts etc and get it on the tax roll Hello!!!
6/15/2013 7:32 AM
I think it coud be an
art museum similar to New Britain
6/15/2013 7:10 AM
I would like the
building to be used for community events. The auditorium and fields are assets
to Bristol. If we sell the building,we will lose it forever. Non profit group
would have to maintain it so that it does not become blighted. I went to this
school and think it's a wonderful building.
6/15/2013 5:48 AM
NOT GIVE IT AWAY BUT
RATHER GET THE BEST PRICE BASED ON THE RECOMMENDED USES BY A PANEL OF REAL
EXPERTS, NOT JUST A BUNCH (THE COMMITTEE OR COUNCIL) OF POLITICIANS OR
APPOINTEES.
6/15/2013 3:48 AM
well a public and a
private place. build apratments in a private localtion and keep the big rooms
open to the public. and keep it city owned and let the city profit.
6/15/2013 1:49 AM
It's a BEAUTIFUL
theatre and it's a shame that it needs such drastic renovations, but you could
have restaurants in downtown that people attend before going to see a
performance by our very talented Bristol Residents. Make it available for
concerts, recitals, dinner theatre, community theatre, talent shows, Miss
Mum/Miss Bristol pageants, etc.
6/15/2013 12:32 AM
Sold as fast as
possible to a private developer and placed on the tax rolls. The city does not
have the expertise, resources, funds ot a master preservation plan to take on
such an enormous project.
6/15/2013 12:05 AM
Again bring school
back if not teen tween center kids need stuff!
6/14/2013 11:51 PM
Not let it decay and
fall to the ground. While some hack politician try to make a name for
themselves! Like a wise old Latin teacher once told me... If you can't hack it
as a real teach you can always become a gym teacher!! Bruni, Mancini, Mills..
Etc. Should I say more??
6/14/2013 11:41 PM
Seems odd to say. I
loved that school and staff. Its a big part of Bristol and should be respected.
I would love to walk the halls again (without being arrested) lol Thank you for
listening.
6/14/2013 11:34 PM
I'd like to see it
purchased by a private developer and converted into upscale residential units.
I would like the fields to be made into a large rose garden for public
enjoyment/use (picnics, public/organizational small gatherings - with permit
from P&R), managed by the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department. I fear
that a non-profit management group would simply limp along - and we have too
many non-profits doing that already in Bristol, not-withstanding their
excellence in passion/purpose.
6/14/2013 11:29 PM
the building should be
sold to a private developer with a proven record of success in projects of this
nature. Thourough reseach of any and all potential develpers must be a priority
before any sale.
6/14/2013 11:21 PM
I think it should have
remained a Middle School . The city made a big mistake building those gigantic
K-8's and the children will pay the price. I really would like to see it as our
city hall. It could house most of our city depts. Plus provide a wonderful
theater for civic use. Many in our community already have strong pride in this
building and have memories within it's halls. It could unite the citizens of
Bristol in a way that many of our politicians have failed to do. Many in our
city would love to be able to visit this beautiful place and take pride in
calling it our city hall. If not then I would like to see it used for
educational purposes. An Arts Magnet School would be terrific.
6/14/2013 11:01 PM
A Veterans home /hosp
rehab weneedsomething for them closer
6/14/2013 10:18 PM
