Confronting School 'Right-Sizing' ; a Future for Gilmore and Grant? North Tonawanda Must Decide

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Gilmore Elementary School has its share of memories.

Dating from the 1930s, it's the oldest school still operating in North Tonawanda. Thousands of residents walked the halls of the brick school over the years. But enrollment is down, costs are up, and memories could soon be all that's left of it.

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Confronting School 'Right-Sizing' ; a Future for Gilmore and Grant? North Tonawanda Must Decide

Superintendent Vincent J. Vecchiarella calls it "right-sizing" the school district, a response to circumstances that may require closing two schools: Gilmore and Grant.

While not a new discussion, it's more serious than ever.

"It's a difficult decision, but we need to develop a long-rang...

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