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School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee

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Aug 11, 2026

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School Facilities Committee Reviews Safety and Repairs

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

School facilities planning moves forward

The city is developing a swing-space plan for students affected by school construction or emergencies, with a draft expected by January 2026 and a fuller continuity plan targeted for March. Work at the Cummings School is focused first on ADA and code compliance so the building can serve as a warming center; a contractor’s draft report is expected around May.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

School Project Plans Remain Unsettled

A survey with 2,500 responses found no clear community consensus on whether the Winter Hill and Brown Schools should be combined or rebuilt as separate facilities. The Construction Advisory Group is expected to deliberate on November 10 and issue a report with a recommendation by November 24.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

School Facilities Committee Reviews Safety and Repairs

The Ginny Smithers Pool will close one day each week for chemical adjustments and maintenance, with the day still being determined. Officials said a June muriatic-acid spill resulted from human error, and a shutoff valve was installed to reduce leak risks.

2 min readMunicipal coverage