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September 10, 2007

Green Acres school reopens after safety concerns

The first day at Green Acres Country Day School in North Providence is in full swing, and it’s going well, said business manager Sharyn Davis.

The school, which had been padlocked because of safety concerns expressed by the mayor and fire officials, opened its doors today.

Mayor Charles Lombardi sent a letter to school officials in early August saying he would no longer allow the school to operate at the former E. A. Brayton public school.

But the Town Council overruled the mayor two weeks ago and voted to give the school a 10-month lease.

Davis said the private school -- which typically enrolls 80 to100 children ages 3 to 7 -- lost about 20 percent of its enrolled students, but added some more students at an open house yesterday.

“I feel bad because I had full enrollment and waiting list,” when enrollment was opened, she said.

“But the first day is going well. The students are beautiful.”

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