Construction on former school site to begin

The vacant lots where the former Morton Middle School sat will begin being developed in this spring, as soon as April. PHOTO/VANDALIA-BUTLER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The vacant lots where the former Morton Middle School sat will begin being developed in this spring, as soon as April. PHOTO/VANDALIA-BUTLER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

VANDALIA —Development of the former Morton Middle School site, 231 W. National Road, could begin as early as April, following final approval to a plan during by Vandalia City Council at its Monday, Feb. 6 meeting.

The site is limited to specific uses, including administrative, business or professional offices, daycare, retail, hotel, or professional services.