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Lincoln Middle School heating system failure

Summary

A resident gave a heads-up that the school board's capital plan may need major spending on Lincoln Middle School's failing heating system, and argued the 125-year-old building without an elevator should be divested rather than rebuilt.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Feb 23, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Significant capital costs are anticipated for the heating system replacement.

✅Who benefits

Students and staff if heating is addressed; the city if divestment frees resources.

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