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MSAD 52 approves $7,220 from capital reserve for deeper well drilling; district discusses TMS kitchen and possible Build America, Buy America waiver risk

5917938 · September 19, 2025
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Board approved using capital repair reserve funds to cover a $7,220 overrun for a Turner Primary well drilled to 600 feet; trustees also heard committee reports on a Turner's middle school kitchen RFQ and a possible reversal of a Build America, Buy America waiver affecting a wastewater project.

The RSU 52/MSAD 52 school board unanimously approved using the district’s Capital Repair Reserve Fund to cover an additional $7,220 for a deeper well drilled at Turner Primary School, board members voted on Sept. 11.

Ashley (finance committee) explained the original vendor quote called for drilling to 350 feet at a cost of $18,400, but crews drilled to 600 feet and the final invoice increased by $7,220. The board moved and approved the payment; the vote was recorded as unanimous.

Separately, the district’s facilities and finance…

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