Elementary School Building Committee Aug 14, 2026

The Town of Amherst Elementary School Building Committee held a meeting on August 14, 2026, focusing primarily on construction updates, invoicing, and project completion status. The committee reported that the new elementary school building has received an unrestricted temporary certificate of occupancy, with moving in and classroom setup underway. Construction is substantially complete, with remaining work including punch list items, demolition of the old school, and installation of outdoor features. The committee approved an approximately $2.56 million invoice package covering general contractor payments, testing services, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) procurement. A new $113,000 contract was awarded to Interval Data Systems (IDS) for energy optimization consulting to ensure the building meets energy use targets. The committee also discussed ongoing coordination with utility provider Eversource for photovoltaic system interconnection and noted the importance of continued commissioning and support for the building's long-term performance. The meeting concluded with approval of invoices and acknowledgment of recent paving work to improve traffic flow at the school site.