Proposed Sandy Hook Memorial Site In Newtown Rejected

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- After complaints from open space advocates and community members about placing a memorial on High Meadow to honor the 26 people killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, the memorial planning commission has agreed to consider other options, according to WLAD.com.

A commission looking for a spot for a permanent memorial to honor the Sandy Hook shooting victims, were disappointed that their selection of High Meadow was rejected.
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K Reakes

05/18/2016 5:45 p.m.

The site, the highest point in town, was originally selected for its beautiful views. Commission Chairman Kyle Lyddy said that the 12-member commission went into the project knowing it would be hard to please everyone. The commission is looking for a serene, out-of-the-way site, said WLAD.com.

The commission is currently working with the town to find another site, added WLAD.com

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