School Building Committee recommends Turner, Townsend & Healy as OPM and approves high school sprinkler design submission to MSBA

The School Building Committee voted Tuesday evening to recommend Turner, Townsend & Healy as the owner’s project manager (OPM) for the middle school roof and high school sprinkler projects and approved submission of design-development drawings for the high school sprinkler system to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The committee also heard progress reports on the high school gym renovation, science-lab upgrades and other ongoing work.

The recommendation for Turner, Townsend & Healy will be forwarded to the town council for final approval; the committee voted to send that recommendation after a motion and second, with members indicating their assent by voice. The committee separately voted to submit design-development documents for the high school sprinkler project to the MSBA as prepared by Studio Jade, again by motion and voice vote.

The decisions follow a package of construction and renovation projects tied to the town’s bond and other funding. Committee members were told the town’s 2024 audit has been completed and posted, clearing a major administrative step before bond proceeds become available; a…