In 1985, the State of Connecticut enacted legislation that required all public school buildings to be inspected to determine if asbestos was present and to evaluate the potential for human exposure to airborne fibers of asbestos. As is the case for most public and commercial buildings in New England, asbestos-containing prophets were found in the Watertown schools.

An Asbestos Management Program has been developed to guarantee that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in a condition in which they do not pose a health hazard. As part of this program, these materials are inspected on a bi-monthly basis.

Anyone wishing to know more about the Asbestos Management Program or the asbestos-containing materials found in the Watertown schools, may ask to read the Asbestos Management Plan which is on file in the office of the Business Manager.