Name: Elizabeth (Liz) Mettetal
Address: 6 Hastings Road
Precinct: 9
e-mail address: ewalker84 [at] gmail.commichaelschanbacherlexpb [at] gmail.com (
)phone number: 860-930-0673
Community Activities:
- Parent of Hastings first grader and LEAP school preschooler
- LexFUN Under-5 PTA Board (2019-2024), Executive Board (2022-2024), Vice President of Community Service
- Volunteer at Hastings School (Library, Green Team, Big Backyard
The School Building Committee has approved a plan, “Bloom” for the new high school and building on the current playing fields in the Center. Do you support this decision? If not, what would you propose as an alternative?
After attending several high school project meetings this year, I strongly support the Bloom design and commend the SBC for developing this plan, which reflects our most important school requirements and is the product of significant creativity and compromise. Our kids deserve a modern, inspiring space that meets today’s learning and health standards. The current building, constructed in the 1960s, doesn’t reflect the needs of today’s students and is costly to maintain. With a nearly 60-year-old facility, maintenance expenses are only increasing, and the “do nothing” approach isn’t free—it brings hidden costs that will continue to rise. Beyond being a place of learning, the high school is a key landmark in our historic town, showcasing our commitment to education and the future of our community. The "Bloom" project will highlight our investment in our kids, creating a vibrant, central hub that our whole town can take pride in.
While I fully support the Bloom plan, many details remain, and I encourage my friends and neighbors across Lexington to stay engaged, provide feedback, and help find cost-effective solutions to make this project work for all.
