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City reports more than $100 million in state school funds; bids opened for new consolidated Saco schools
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Deputy City Administrator Emily Prescott said bids were opened Oct. 29 for a consolidated primary and elementary school; Saco is set to receive more than $100,000,000 in state funds (about 72% of the project). Groundbreaking is planned for Dec. 4 at 11 a.m.
Deputy City Administrator Emily Prescott told the council on Nov. 17 that Saco Schools opened public bids Oct. 29 for construction of a consolidated primary and elementary school to be built off Millbrook Road.
Prescott said the bond voters approved in June 2024 included state funding that will cover roughly 72 percent of the project and that "Saco will receive more than $100,000,000 in state funds for the project." She said additional bid results are available on the school website and that more details will be provided at upcoming school board meetings. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Dec. 4 at 11 a.m.
Prescott also summarized community programs and outreach: a Saco food drive scheduled for Nov. 22 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) involving Age Friendly Saco, local rotary clubs and city departments; the annual sand buckets distribution for residents aged 65; and thanks to organizers of the Nov. 11 Biddeford‑Saco Veterans Day Parade. She provided a contact phone number for Age Friendly Saco for residents seeking more information.
These updates cover both long‑term capital work for the school system and near‑term community support activities; the council did not take action on the school bids during this meeting but was informed that construction procurement is underway.
