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METHUEN — It has been more than 25 years since the city’s public school system chose to redistrict neighborhood schools. And, according to officials, it is likely to be at least a few more.
While school redistricting has been mentioned during recent City Council meetings and a school subcommittee exists to study it, school leaders sought to quell rumors of impending change while also discussing some of the potential benefits, like cost savings on busing, during a meeting last week.
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