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Barnum and Norton elementary projects remain on time, under budget; demolition of old Norton set for fall

Town of Cheshire Town Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The Town of Cheshire’s school business committee told the council Jan. 13 that two replacement elementary schools are progressing on schedule and budget, with major construction largely complete by mid‑July and demolition of the old Norton school targeted for November, pending required environmental testing.

Cheshire officials told the Town Council on Jan. 13 that construction on two new elementary schools—Barnum and Norton—continues on schedule and under budget, with staff projecting the buildings will be largely complete by mid‑July.

Mister Gusenberg, representing the school business committee, said site work across the two projects is roughly 54%–65% complete, classroom wings are approximately 48%–58% complete, the preschool wing is about 33% complete, and core facilities are in the mid‑30s to low‑40s percent complete. “We continue to be on time and under budget,” he said,…

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