West Leyden Public Workshop
Posted Thursday March 6th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUBLIC WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED FOR WEST LEYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REUSE PROJECT
West Leyden, NY – Lewis County and the Adirondack Central School District invite community members to participate in a public workshop regarding the future of the West Leyden Elementary School facility. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the West Leyden Elementary Gymnasium, located at 1157 Fish Creek Road, West Leyden, NY.
The West Leyden Elementary School, set to close at the end of the 2025 school year, has been a cornerstone of the community since its construction in 1929. This nearly 45,000 square-foot facility, complete with a playground and athletic fields, presents a unique redevelopment opportunity not only for West Leyden, but for the Town of Lewis and Lewis County.
The workshop will be held in an open-house format, with attendees invited to peruse the provided materials displaying project progress to-date, including an architectural review of the existing conditions of the building, findings from the local market analysis, and a summary of results from the public survey. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage with project representatives to learn more about the project and the next steps. Community participation is vital to the success of this project. Residents, business owners, and all other interested parties are encouraged to attend and contribute their ideas for the future of West Leyden Elementary School.
For more information about the West Leyden Elementary School Reuse Project or to submit feedback if unable to attend the workshop, please contact Casandra Buell at casandrabuell@lewiscountyny.gov