‘This plan is a smart investment’

BY BEV ALTENBURG

As a longtime Cape resident and senior citizen, I have been fortunate to watch my stepchildren and five grandchildren thrive in Cape schools. Over the past 15 years, I have attended my grandchildren’s countless concerts, presentations, sports events and graduation festivities. I am familiar with the condition of our schools and I wholeheartedly support the school bond on June 10.

This plan is a smart investment. It prioritizes student and staff safety, creates a welcoming learning environment, and protects our property values. It also helps preserve Cape’s strong reputation for excellent schools. Despite what some “Vote No” ads suggest, this bond does not jeopardize teacher salaries or future school funding.

Please take a close look at the financials. The cost is reasonable and spread out over time. Next year, there will be no tax increase for anyone due to the school bond. Starting the following year, increases will be gradual—no more than $154 per year (or 2.8%) for a home assessed at $500,000. After seven years, the total increase tops out at $678 ($56 per month) for that same home. That’s it—no additional increases after that.

This is a well-planned, affordable path forward. Let’s do right by our students, educators and our town’s future.