Judy Rose
Thank you Jon Cleveland for opening up conversation about the sale of the Bryant School in Hornell. As a former Hornell City School Board member, parent, grandparent and taxpayer in the district I share many of the same concerns that you pointed out in your letter to the editor.
Who came up with the valuation of $500,000 for the Bryant School and why wasn’t it put out for bid with a reserve amount? Why wasn’t there an independent appraisal done on the property to establish a value prior to negotiations? How much of this money will the district actually receive from the sale?
ITHACA, NY Thereâs no denying the demand for housing in Ithaca. As a thriving college town full of great eats, scenic treats and friendly people to meet, Ithaca has consistently been recognized as one of the best cities to live in the U.S. But as more people want in, the law of supply and demand begins to take effect.Â
In Ithaca, the cost of housing has continued to increase, while vacancy rates remain staggeringly low. What this suggests is that a lack of housing is driving up the prices of the existing market. Demand is high, but housing is scarce, so the prices go up.Â
Developer, Hornell district agree to $500K for Bryant School
Sale of school requires voter approval
The Evening Tribune
HORNELL A Rochester-based realty development company and the Hornell City School District have agreed to a $500,000 deal for the purchase of the Bryant Elementary School, district and company officials announced at a school board meeting Wednesday night.
Park Grove Realty plans to convert the elementary school into a 39-unit, “work-force housing” apartment complex.
The transaction must still be approved by the Hornell Board of Education and also by school district voters in a referendum, likely to take place this coming spring.
Hornell School Superintendent Jeremy Palotti introduced the issue at Wednesday night’s meeting, saying, “I know this a sensitive topic for the community.”