A story in the Altoona Mirror indicates that the city is not pursuing purchasing the tract of land for possible development. Talks were held earlier this year without public knowledge, but no deal was struck between the city redevelopment authority and the Altoona school district. At the monthly school board meeting on Monday, Superintendent Brad Hatch told residents that the field is not up for sale, and that it would take a board vote to put it up for sale. Mayor Matt Pacifico said that the school district is looking for a private developer.
