Were other sites in Littleton considered for the school?

  • Posted October 9, 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: Were other sites in Littleton considered for the school?

ANSWER: Yes. Sixty-two town-owned properties were considered as potential locations. All but one were eliminated due to issues such as inadequate size, inadequate access to roads or utilities, or the property was already earmarked for another use. Whitcomb Field, located by the Russell Street School / Littleton Middle School, was evaluated in-depth and ultimately determined to be unsuitable for a new construction option.

To find more information about the project, visit https://tinyurl.com/ShakerLaneBuildingProject.