Should Wellington School in Monticello Close? [POLL]

The days are numbered for the Wellington School in Monticello. The RSU 29 School board has voted 7 to 2 to close the school at the end of June. 

There are currently 66 students enrolled at the Pre-Kindergarten through Third grade elementary school in Monticello, and they will be bussed to Houlton starting this fall.

There are also six teachers and several support staff at Wellington. It's not clear what will happen to their positions as of yet, but most are expected to remain employed by RSU 29.

Superintendant Mike Hammer says the district will save  an estimated $188,000 by closing the Wellington School.

Some area residents are upset by the school closure. Share your thoughts with us.