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Council hears updates on Blackstone, gym and pool repairs, and White Stadium funding
Summary
BPS officials reported short‑term repair plans for aging school facilities, said they plan assessments and targeted work for pools and gyms, and confirmed the city capital budget includes $91 million toward the White Stadium project.
BPS officials described short‑ and long‑term facility plans for several school sites during the April 15 budget hearing, including the Blackstone School, gym repairs at Josiah Quincy, district pool maintenance and the White Stadium capital allocation.
Blackstone: Officials said the Blackstone is a priority for a full rehabilitation but that past MSBA applications were unsuccessful; the district placed a placeholder in the capital plan (design funding in the five‑year plan) and said it will pursue assessments and targeted repairs while seeking long‑term financing options. Chief Ford and…
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