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Revere City council reviews Mackenny school renovation plan, including shared 9‑1‑1 space; financing requires bond approval
Summary
The council reviewed a plan to renovate the historic Mackenny school into classrooms, administrative and community space with a 9‑1‑1 call‑center component. City staff described a construction timeline targeting late‑2026 start and summer‑2027 opening and said a city bond authorization will be required to fund the project.
A presenter for Revere City outlined a plan to renovate the historic Mackenny school (circa 1904) to provide classrooms, administrative offices and community space, and to host a consolidated 9‑1‑1/call‑center function for several partner communities.
The presenter said interior work would include second‑floor arts space, about 11–12 class sections, elevator access and a community area for events. The construction schedule given was a late‑November 2026 start with an expected summer 2027 opening.
Richard (first identified speaking at SEG 219) described the financing picture: he referenced an estimated total project cost in the mid‑tens of millions and said a city bond authorization—described in the…
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