An empty college campus is draining more than $200,000 a month to maintain, according to The Citizen, as Wells College fights legal challenges tied to its sale.
The school told a judge it still spends heavily to manage the closed 127-acre Aurora property, which shut down in 2024. Barricades and warning signs now cover the campus as officials limit access.
The costs surfaced as Wells argued against outside groups trying to intervene in the sale process. The case continues to shape what happens next for the property and the surrounding community.
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