DANNEMORA — Local and out-of-state developers are considering purchasing Saranac Central School’s former buildings in Dannemora and Cadyville.

Interested developers could make an offer within the next couple of weeks, according to Matthew Boire of CDC Real Estate Marketing.

So far, possible uses for the properties include senior housing, an assisted-living facility and multi-family residential use.

“I am impressed with what you have done,” Saranac School Board member Bob Brooks said at this week’s School Board meeting, during which Boire updated officials on the status of the buildings.

“This is far more than I thought had been done at this point.”

CLOSED FOR 2 YEARS

After considerable debate and community outcry, district officials decided to close Cadyville and Dannemora elementary schools to contend with poor enrollment projections.

The district also wanted to reduce costs, maximize resources at its remaining buildings, create a middle school in Saranac and prevent further student transfers.

The district closed the buildings on July 1, 2006.

The School District is marketing the two buildings, as well as the District Office, which rests on the same property as the former Dannemora Elementary School.

The Dannemora property includes the school at 23,417 square feet and 3.6 acres and the District Office at 6,133 square feet and 5.4 acres.

The Cadyville building is 23,470 square feet and about 4 acres.

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