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Aug 15, 2026

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Parker School Options Narrowed for Further Study

Published Aug 15, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Parker School Project Chooses Construction Method

The committee unanimously approved using the Construction Manager at-Risk method for the Parker Middle School project and authorized an Inspector General application. Members also approved $94,084 in project invoices and set up a five-member construction manager selection committee.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Parker School Project Moves Forward

The committee approved $97,242.52 in project invoices and reported that the Parker School project is advancing through Schematic Design after a successful MSBA Facilities Assessment Subcommittee review. The subcommittee will recommend board approval of the project's PSR option selection.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Committee Selects Parker School Design

The committee voted 13-0 to recommend Option A2-2, a new-construction Grades 4-6 configuration, as the preferred Parker School design and authorized its submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Preliminary estimates for new-construction options ranged from approximately $198.8 million to $353.8 million.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Parker School Project Budget Reviewed

The committee reviewed a preliminary $272.6 million project estimate and rough analysis indicating approximately $105 million in potential MSBA reimbursement, based on a three-grade, 1,390-student project at the existing Parker School site. It also approved $92,734 in project invoices.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Parker School Design and Cleanup Advance

The committee unanimously approved a $25,883 Ai3 contract amendment and matching transfer from the Owner’s Contingency account to address limited acetone-contaminated soil at the Parker Middle School site. Testing found about 7.5 cubic yards of contamination, with no groundwater impact; work is planned for April vacation and must be completed by May 6, 2026 to avoid formal cleanup requirements.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Parker School Options Narrowed for Further Study

The committee unanimously advanced seven Site A/Parker alternatives into the Preferred Schematic Report phase and removed Graniteville and McCarthy alternatives from further study. It also unanimously authorized submission of the approximately 1,900-page Preliminary Design Program to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for review.

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