At the recent Littleton Board of Selectmen meeting, the primary focus was the Shaker Lane school project, a proposal requiring a two-thirds majority vote to proceed. The project entails constructing a new school at a net cost of $50.7 million to the town, factoring in a state grant of $38.2 million and startup costs. If approved, the town will face a total expense of $73.7 million with interest. To mitigate costs, a petition was introduced to allocate $500,000 annually over 20 years, potentially reducing the town’s financial burden to $63.7 million. The alternative—repairing the existing school without state aid—would cost an estimated $46.73 million. Voters are urged to consider the implications of rejecting the new construction, as it could result in higher costs with fewer benefits.