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Millis to ask voters to finance $125 million middle–high school renovation; two-step vote set for Nov. 10 and Dec. 8
Summary
Select Board and town officials outlined a $125 million renovation and addition to the Millis Middle–High School, with the state covering 55% ($68.75 million) and the town asked to fund $56.25 million. Town meeting is Nov. 10 to authorize borrowing; ballot vote Dec. 8 would raise taxes to repay the debt.
The Millis Select Board on Oct. 20 approved placing a two-part financing plan before residents for a planned renovation and partial addition to the Millis Middle–High School, setting a town meeting vote for Nov. 10 and a ballot question for a special election on Dec. 8. Town officials presented the project as a renovation and addition (not a new building) with an estimated total cost of $125,000,000, and said the Massachusetts School Building Authority will reimburse 55% of eligible costs, about $68,750,000. The town would seek $56,250,000 in local borrowing.
Officials said the work would separate middle- and high-school classroom wings, replace undersized science labs, and bring roofing, HVAC, electrical, fire panels, ADA access and security up to current codes. The Select Board emphasized timing: officials said the state reimbursement offer makes this the lowest-cost moment to act.
The town’s timeline and voting mechanics matter: the Nov. 10 town…
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