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School committee authorizes MSBA statement of interest for Brophy and Potter Road roof projects

2538234 · February 26, 2025

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The Framingham School Committee voted to authorize superintendent Robert Tremblay to submit statements of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority seeking reimbursement for Brophy and Potter Road elementary school roof replacements under MSBA Priority #5.

The Framingham School Committee voted Feb. 26 to authorize the superintendent to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for roof replacement projects at Brophy Elementary School and Potter Road Elementary School under MSBA statutory priority number 5 (replacement/modernization of building systems such as roofs and HVAC to improve energy conservation).

Superintendent Robert Tremblay said the MSBA board voted earlier that day to move the Hemingway project to the next feasibility step and that the district will now add an owner's project manager and designer. Tremblay credited early establishment of the school building committee and a letter of endorsement from the senate president as helpful in the MSBA discussion.

Finance staff explained Brophy's roof was replaced in 2002 and Potter Road's roof in 1996; MSBA accelerated-repair program rules require a 20-year minimum age to qualify. The SOIs do not guarantee MSBA acceptance or funding but are the required first step; the district will also seek concurrence from the mayor and city council before filing formal applications.

The committee moved separate motions for Brophy and for Potter Road; both votes passed unanimously. Committee members said they would submit completed SOIs by the March 21 deadline, following a city council concurrence vote anticipated on March 18.

Votes at a glance: Authorize SOI submission to MSBA for Brophy Elementary School (Priority 5 roof replacement) — moved by Joanna Adeviani; seconded by Tiffany Maskell; outcome: approved (9–0). Authorize SOI submission to MSBA for Potter Road Elementary School (Priority 5 roof replacement) — moved by Joanna Adeviani; seconded by Tiffany Maskell; outcome: approved (9–0).