Tuesday night will mark one of the most anticipated votes for the Pittsfield City Council in recent years. The 11-member body is tasked with deciding whether or not the city will borrow nearly $121 million for the construction of a new high school.A new Taconic High School has been in the works for about a decade. It’s expected the state will reimburse about 65 percent of the estimated $115 million project, meaning the city would foot $40 to $45 million. Eight councilors need to approve the borrowing which would be capped at $120.8 million. Most councilors like Kathleen Amuso have voiced their support.
“This is something that I can wholeheartedly support,” said Amuso at a March 24th council meeting.
It’s expected the school would open for the 2018-2019 school year.
