Community members are concerned about Huntsville City Schoolsâ plan to purchase Clements Church
Some Huntsville residents are upset about a new office moving into the neighborhood By Tiffany Thompson | February 9, 2021 at 11:41 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 11:44 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville City Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday was not without controversy between Huntsville City Schools and residents of the Blossomwood neighborhood.
The school district is planning to buy the old Clements Church on McClung Avenue.
The $2.7 million purchase comes with a plan to move its central office.
âIt has taken years to build trust and foster this community. It takes a moment to lose it,â said one resident.
Huntsville City School Board enters purchase agreement on Blossomwood property Huntsville City Schools entered into purchase agreement in January 20th (Source: WAFF 48 news) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | February 5, 2021 at 3:20 PM CST - Updated February 5 at 3:20 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City School Board members voted to approve a land purchase agreement to buy property in the Blossomwood area.
A unanimous vote to approve the $2,750,000 purchase happened at a January 19th meeting.
According to the purchase agreement, the property is owned by Clements Baptist Church, it sits on McClung Avenue near Maple Hill Park.
A spokesperson for the school board confirmed the agreement was executed on January 20th.
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