On Dec. 7, the citizens of Lewiston will decide the future of the 50-year-old Farwell School. They will vote if Farwell School should be replaced with a nice building.

Some people might think that other schools in the city are older. So why should Farwell be torn down?

My children had many happy years at Farwell when it was new. But Farwell School has not aged well. Anyone who visits the school can see the poor condition of the building. It has a costly, inadequate heating system, electrical wiring that does not meet today’s educational demands and many other serious problems.

The school is overcrowded. Besides three portable trailers, spaces in hallways have been created to serve students’ needs. This is not a satisfactory learning environment.

The Maine Department of Education gave Farwell School high priority to be replaced.

We are fortunate that the new school can be built on the same site. This reduces the cost to purchase new land.

A new school will be designed to meet new teaching innovations and the needs of all students.

Not only the neighborhood will be proud of their school but also the city of Lewiston. New people who move to Lewiston will see that the city takes good care of their schools and their students.

On Dec. 7, I hope others will join me in support of the referendum for a new Farwell School.

Marianne Miller, Lewiston

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