David Berry, of Newry, right, attended the Ethel Bisbee School from kindergarten through fifth grade. “It’s useful life is over,” he said of the demolition. On left is abutter, Eric Stephenson, at 13 Philbrook. He said, “I wish they could have recycled it.” Rose Lincoln

Demolition of the Ethel Bisbee School on March 22. Rose Lincoln

Cross Excavation’s Bruce Dunlap, of Greenwood, saves a metal radiator using the excavator’s ‘thumb’ as he demolishes the Ethel Bisbee School. Rose Lincoln

The Ethel Bisbee School demolition began March 22. Rose Lincoln