In the bustling atmosphere of Revere City Hall, members of the RHS Building Committee gathered on September 17, 2025, to discuss significant progress on the Revere High School construction project. The meeting highlighted key advancements in permitting and funding, signaling a promising path forward for the long-awaited development.

The committee announced that they have successfully navigated through the permitting processes with both the Conservation Commission and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). With the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) from MEPA now in hand, the committee is poised to move forward. The Conservation Commission has issued its order of conditions, which is expected to be registered at the registry of deeds by mid-next week. This order will facilitate the completion of essential site work, marking a crucial step in the project’s timeline.

As the committee transitions from permitting to construction, they are preparing to secure final building permits in a phased approach. One remaining task involves obtaining a Chapter 91 waterways license, which will not hinder progress into the second phase of construction.

In terms of funding, the committee reported that they submitted the 60% design documents to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) last month. After a standard review process, the MSBA issued comments, which the committee has addressed. The completion of the NEPA process has enabled the city to execute the project funding agreement, a critical milestone that allows for reimbursement of expenses incurred over the past year. The committee is now awaiting the MSBA's execution of this agreement, which will open their financial system for processing reimbursements.

The meeting also touched on the bidding process for various trades involved in the project. So far, bids for concrete and steel have been completed, with the total costs coming in approximately $7.8 million under budget. Bidding for underground waterproofing, elevators, and site work is still ongoing, with site work being a significant focus.

As the meeting concluded, the committee expressed optimism about the project's trajectory, emphasizing that they are in a strong position with both permitting and funding. With the groundwork laid, the RHS Building Committee is eager to see the Revere High School project come to fruition, promising a bright future for the community's educational landscape.