School Building Committee Meeting - June 17, 2026

The School Building Committee meeting held on June 17, 2026, focused primarily on advancing the high school construction project. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $123,222.22 warrant and a $307.40 timesheet, as well as consideration of a construction manager (CM) proposal with a budget earmark of $150,000 for pre-construction services. The committee also approved a wetlands delineation contract amendment with HMFH for up to $45,000 to support site planning. The meeting covered the upcoming CM selection process, with proposals due June 19 and interviews scheduled for June 24, aiming for contract award by July 15. The committee reviewed the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) report for submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which was unanimously approved. Discussions included budget considerations for geothermal test wells ($100,000), hazardous material mitigation costs, and various design options for the new school and pool facilities. The committee emphasized the importance of sustainability targets to secure additional MSBA reimbursement and discussed community engagement plans. The meeting concluded with scheduling future meetings and next steps toward schematic design and town meeting approvals in fall 2027.