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School committee approves $25.8 million bond for McGlynn, Andrews HVAC replacement
Summary
The Medford School Committee voted to approve a $25,775,000 bond request to replace HVAC systems at McGlynn and Andrews schools, approving construction budgets, contingencies and ADA work while seeking variances for higher-cost accessibility items and considering future solar options.
The Medford School Committee voted to approve a $25,775,000 bond request to replace and upgrade heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems at McGlynn and Andrews schools, a project administrators said will reduce energy use and modernize aging equipment.
The committee approved the bond after staff outlined construction and other costs, contingency planning and timelines. Assistant Superintendent Peter J. Cushing said the district has requested $5 million for a pre‑purchase of long‑lead equipment and that the work aims to have new systems on site and installed before students return in the fall. “This project … will also serve as a significant energy reduction for the city,” Cushing said.
Why it matters: Administrators said the project replaces equipment nearing 25 years old, includes mandatory accessibility work triggered by the…
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