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353 Cumberland Avenue reuse
Summary
Steven Scharf urged the council to find an outside buyer for the former school central office rather than using it as a family shelter, which he called costly and poorly suited.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Shelter conversion was estimated at $5.6M/year per the commenter.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers if the property is sold to a productive use.
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