Cutler School Boiler Solution Announced...

HAMILTON -- A decision has been reached that appears to satisfy all parties involved in the Cutler School boiler replacement issue. The School Committee announced today that a grant has been obtained that will allow for the installation of wood stoves in all the classrooms at the school.

The Fincomms and Boards of Selectmen of both towns praised the idea as a unique and revenue sensitive solution to the situation. According to a spokesman for the School Committee, all students will be required to bring a split log to school each morning to fuel the stoves.

As one grandparent noted, "It worked in the past, why not now?"

And one Selectman was overheard saying, "History is repeating itself and Hamilton and Wenham will be role models for other communities throughout the Commonwealth faced with similar heating issues and utility costs."

A Cutler School teacher heralded the concept and stated: "The wood stoves will give the children a sense of responsibility - they will be able to bring wood in each day and use the ashes to sand icey paths. The tops of the stoves can be used for pots of soup for nourishing and inexpensive lunches."

According to information obtained by this blogger, savings attributable to this groundbreaking new solution will exceed $100k per year, enabling the funding of other school maintenance projects previously placed on a "back burner".

In a rare display of solidarity, the solution is also being (un)commonly supported by several diverse local citizen groups, including Enough Is Enough, Support Our Schools, and the Ipswich Greenhead Breeders Association.

(TIC)