"One of the most important things a community can do is provide a good education for its children," said Hutcheson, who before moving to Newburyport was involved in town government in Reading.
"We're at a point where we need a new school, and I am going to work hard to make that happen."
Hutcheson also supports renovations to the Nock/Molin school complex, which could come up for a vote in fall 2012.
He said that this is a good time to be building schools, since the state is in a position to pay about half the cost. In addition, interest rates are low and many construction companies are looking for major projects.
He also seems like a very nice guy.
Hutcheson and I are on the same page with the Local Historic District as well. But like with Katy Ives, Hutcheson fails to earn a perfect score on my political litmus test because of his position on the Waterfront. From the Daily News' coverage of the second candidates forum.
Hutcheson: He would like to see it mostly open, with much public access. The three-term councilor would like to see an improved park and a parking lot that "is no longer dirt."Trouble is I don't know what "mostly opens" means. I'm not interested in having the entire lot covered with buildings. I don't believe anyone is, but I don't support the notion that the entire two parcels need to be converted to park.
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Hi Tom,
I would like to make a few points regarding the NRA property.
First, public access to the waterfront is guaranteed by the exiting Ways to the Water. These Ways, along with a yet to be built Way, are the result of a Court settlement.
The NRA recognizes this fact, and is supportive of the important function the Ways represent.
Second, the NRA property is filled tidelands, and as such is subject to the Chapter 91 license process, which covers public access of filled tidelands.
It is simply not true that by allowing any development, no matter how small, will result in a denial of public access to the waterfront.
As the NRA moves forward with its efforts to finish its mission, I hope you will continue to follow and report on our progress.
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