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School committee pursues MSBA accelerated repair funding, approves warrant articles and an extraordinary account for school roofs and HVAC
Summary
After a long public presentation and questions, the Hingham School Committee voted March 10 to submit MSBA Statement(s) of Interest, approve warrant language and an extraordinary account to address failing roofs and potential HVAC/heat‑pump conversions at Hingham High, Plymouth River and South elementary schools.
The Hingham School Committee spent more than two hours on March 10 reviewing updated condition reports, funding options and timelines for replacement or repair of the roofs at Hingham High School, Plymouth River Elementary School and South Elementary School.
Administration and facilities staff described a multi‑year planning process. They said Habib Associates’ roof assessment rates the high‑school EPDM roof (installed 1998–1999) as poor, with seam separation, ponding and active leaks that have affected electrical and IT infrastructure. The administration presented preliminary cost estimates for a full high‑school roof replacement (about $14 million), rooftop HVAC unit replacement or conversion (estimates discussed in the $8–$18 million range depending on scope), and roof‑mounted solar (rough estimate $2–2.5 million plus soft costs). Officials said those numbers are estimates and will be refined in…
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