29 signatures
Petition is addressed to: Methuen City Council
The Methuen City Council recently voted down the purchase of the Searles estate. There is now a petition circulating to revisit the vote.
The purpose of this petition is show the council that residents don't want another building we can't maintain. We don't want another building that's going to take up money from our already of underfunded departments and projects.
The state has been on the market for over a decade. It has clearly gone unpurchased. With no plan and no understanding of why the property remains on the market, the city has no business purchasing this property. Doing so would be an emotional response and not in the best interest of the community.
Reason
To counter the ongoing petition to support the purchase.
Link to the petition
Petition details
Petition started:
08/11/2024
Petition ends:
02/10/2025
Region:
Methuen
Topic:
Administration
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Why people sign
The need to understand the benefit vs cost. Methuen has spent so much money that is costing taxpayers a lot of money in property taxes increases.
This purchases can be unsustainable...
Im from methuen, this should be historic property that never is sold and upkept by the city instead, for generations to look at visit and enjoy
This is historic to the town
It would be cool to see this place restored and for tourists to come to Methuen. Tourism is money the city needs for infrastructure and other things that this city may need.
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I’m a happy homeowner, who enjoys the city of Methuen and the school system.