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Dorchester 02 staff update board on referendum-funded projects, asbestos abatement and school additions
Summary
Facilities staff reported progress on referendum projects including asbestos abatement at Flowertown and Newington, Sand Hill and Silverville additions, enhancements at Ashley Ridge and Sirville High School gym concepts, and other planned summer work; design and bidding steps are underway and some projects start this summer.
Facilities staff gave the committee a status update on referendum and smaller capital projects, describing contractor selection, upcoming bids, and design choices for several schools.
Staff said asbestos abatement and interior lighting/ceiling work will begin this summer at multiple campuses. Flowertown and Newington middle schools were highlighted: Flower Town (Flowertown) has about 30,000 square feet of panels to be abated and Newington about 50,000 square feet. The district issued purchase orders for full replacements of ceiling grids and lighting in several schools and expects the work to occur during summer breaks where feasible to limit disruption.
Referendum projects under active…
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