Watertown school board sets aside $250,000 for asbestos work
The Watertown City School Board designated an asbestos discovery at the high school an emergency and approved up to $250,000 for cleanup and related work.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Watertown City School Board has designated an asbestos discovery at the high school an emergency and approved up to $250,000 to address it.
Asbestos was found in an office and three classrooms, including one used for study hall. Three asbestos management companies submitted bids ranging from $110,000 to $250,000. Air-quality testing will be required before affected rooms can be reoccupied, and Superintendent Dr. Larry Schmiegel is expected to recommend a bidder next week.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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