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Aug 18, 2026

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Wakefield High School Project Update

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 23, 2026

High School Project Reviews EV Charging Plans

The project team reviewed plans for two dual-port Level 3 EV chargers to meet energy-code requirements; the design analysis found this approach could save approximately $100,000 compared with installing EV-ready receptacles in 40 parking spaces.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

High School Project Progress Reviewed

The working group unanimously approved its June 18, 2026 meeting minutes and reviewed construction progress for the Wakefield Memorial High School project. Internal Change Order #26 was reviewed but scheduled for approval consideration at the July 16 Permanent Building Committee meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

High School Project Advances With Major Payments

The committee unanimously approved five Wakefield Memorial High School project invoices totaling $5,323,546.48, including $5,155,321.12 for construction services. As of the end of May, 92% of the total project budget was committed, with $21,614,703 uncommitted.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Wakefield High School Project Update

The project team decided to pay cable companies’ installation fees from the Utilities budget line; no potential change orders were reviewed, and Internal Change Order #25 is expected at the June 18 meeting.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

High School Project Change Orders Advance

Project staff recommended two additional Wakefield Memorial High School change orders totaling $145,134 for review and approval by the Permanent Building Committee. The amount includes a $36,104 settlement of a potential ductwork claim, reduced from an original $135,000 request, and $109,030 to remove concrete layout marks required before linoleum installation.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

High School Project Meeting Summary

The committee unanimously approved the April 2, 2026 meeting minutes. No potential change orders were reviewed, while construction progress and project design updates were discussed.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

High School Design Advances

The Wakefield Memorial High School project will move forward with an updated outdoor student common design featuring the approved Wakefield "W" font. The group also reviewed construction progress, change orders, and a proposed NEMT sign location.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

School technology budget advances for approval

The FF&E/Technology Subcommittee recommended that the Permanent Building Committee approve the proposed technology budget with a 5% contingency. The budget lists $1,793,777.15 in technology costs against a $1.8 million budget, or $6,222.85 under budget before the added contingency.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

High School Technology Package Recommended

The FF&E/Technology Subcommittee unanimously recommended that the Permanent Building Committee approve a $1,883,466 Wakefield Memorial High School technology package, including a 5% contingency of $83,466.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

High school project planning continues

The working group unanimously approved its February 5 meeting minutes and continued planning for Phase 2 of the Wakefield Memorial High School project, expected to begin after the new building opens to students in January 2027. A change order package is scheduled for Permanent Building Committee approval on March 19.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

High School Project Funding Advances

The committee unanimously approved the Wakefield Memorial High School project’s FF&E budget and a $1,755,402.01 transfer from owner’s contingency to cover higher furniture, fixtures and equipment costs.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

High School Project Update and Planning

The Working Group approved an order-of-magnitude cost for a proposed kitchenette change, pending review of the final price. It also reviewed construction progress, change orders, furniture and equipment planning, and logistics for Phase 2 after the new building opens to students in January 2027.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

High school furniture package recommended for approval

The committee unanimously recommended that the Permanent Building Committee approve the full Wakefield Memorial High School furniture, fixtures and equipment package with a 5% contingency. The package was priced at $4,115,213.72, bringing the total with contingency to $4,320,974.41.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

High School Project Payments Approved

The committee unanimously approved four Wakefield Memorial High School project invoices totaling $9,991,719.88, including a $9,699,631.38 construction payment.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Wakefield High School Project Update

Four existing Wakefield Memorial High School spaces are scheduled for consideration by Town Council at a January 26 public hearing for continued use in the new building: the Shaun F. Beasley Track and Field, Governor Volpe Memorial Library, Frank Charbonneau Field House, and Dennis O’Leary Cafeteria.

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