Why does our community need a new Shaker Lane School?

  • Posted October 7, 2025

Littleton voters will decide on a warrant article to approve building a new Shaker Lane School at the Special Town Meeting on Oct. 28.

We are providing the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the Shaker Lane School Building Project in the weeks leading up to the vote.

QUESTION: Why does our community need a new Shaker Lane School?

ANSWER: Shaker Lane School faces significant challenges that impact safety, accessibility, building systems, and education.

The building lacks fire sprinklers, ADA compliance, and safe traffic circulation. Critical systems like heating, cooling, roofing, and electrical are outdated or at capacity, while water access and bathroom facilities are limited.

Classrooms are poorly insulated, often overheated, and not designed for modern technology or teaching methods. Students and staff lack appropriate spaces for small-group learning, outdoor instruction, and storage, with some services delivered in hallways or converted closets.

These deficiencies make renovation insufficient, reinforcing the need for a new school building.

To find more information about the project, visit here.