The school system is struggling to keep pace. Enrollment in York has increased from 1,700 in 1990 to 2,220 this year. New teachers have been hired. Portable classrooms are used. Budgets are rising.
Emery believes the town needs to put on the brakes.
The Town Council has rejected Emery's idea as too extreme, but it is seeking a way to cushion the impact of rapid growth. It is considering imposing fees on developers. The controversial proposal might go to a town vote this fall. Staff photo by Gordon Chibroski More homes, more needs Residential growth poses a dilemma that most towns, so far, have been unable to resolve. The problem is that home construction appears to be great for a community.