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Hadley Was Dry and Ready For Classes Wednesday
The superintendent answered concerns about mold and conditions at Hadley School following Tuesday's flash flood.
Flooding in boiler room and a portion of its cafeteria did not spur mold production, the superintendent said on Wednesday.
Parents of Hadley School children worried about the 100-year-old school's condition after classes were cancelled Tuesday due to the early-morning flash flood, said School Committee member Rick Kraft.
School reopened on Wednesday.
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Superintendent Lynne Celli said the boiler room was pumped out Tuesday and the cafeteria was dried with a wet vacuum, floor fans and other means.
The district's plumbing inspector supervised the operation and certified that school was ready to reopen, Celli said.
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The inspector, Peter McCarriston, said water was not standing long enough for mold to build up, she said.
The cafeteria was dry by 2:30 pm, said School Business Manager Ed Cronin.
The business manager reported that the high school's loading dock area flooded on Tuesday.
Damaged items included a snowblower and tools.
Hadley was the only school that shut down on Tuesday. The other schools in town opened after a two-hour delay.
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