Referendum provides a long-term solution As a resident of Marlboro and the mother of a second-grader, I’d like to take this opportunity to ask the citizens of Marlboro to come out and support the March 14 referendum and vote yes for the children of Marlboro. We can debate forever on the "best" location and the need for a middle school vs. an elementary school, but there can be no debate that the schools are already bursting at the seams, that turning schools into trailer parks is unacceptable, or that teachers cannot have the same impact on a group of 28-32 students as they do on smaller groups. New housing continues throughout Marlboro and will result in ongoing student population growth; the space crisis is not a short-term issue. We need long-term solutions and we need them now. I moved to Marlboro for the quality of life and the quality of education. There is nothing more important that I can do with my hard-earned money than be willing to pay additional tax dollars to ensure the educational opportunities for my child and all the children of Marlboro. We need to act now and we need to recognize the devastating impact for our children should this space crisis go unresolved. More trailers and split sessions are not acceptable alternatives. Please let your voice be heard, go to the polls and tell our children and educators that you care. Andrea Miller Marlboro
