Tri-Board Meeting - Robinson School Building Committee - July 21st, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Tri-Board Meeting held on July 21, 2026, focused on the Robinson School Building Committee's progress in the preliminary design phase of a major school facility project. The committee provided an update on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) feasibility study, which includes evaluating options for renovating or constructing new school buildings to address significant facility needs at Robinson, Abbott, and Day schools. The MSBA has committed to reimbursing at least 48% of eligible project costs, with the committee working to maximize this reimbursement while minimizing ineligible expenses. Various enrollment scenarios and site options were discussed, along with detailed cost estimates ranging from approximately $119 million to $250 million depending on the scope and size of the project. The committee also reviewed evaluation criteria for site selection and project design, emphasizing educational needs, sustainability, safety, and community support. A motion was passed to approve the submission of the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) report to the MSBA, marking a key step forward in the project. Community engagement and future outreach efforts were highlighted as critical to securing town support for the upcoming funding vote.