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Linden school officials investigate photos showing construction materials and a propped door at McManus Middle School

Linden Board of Education · December 11, 2025
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District leaders told the Linden Board of Education that photos posted to social media showing dust, construction materials and a propped door at McManus Middle School prompted an immediate investigation; the district and the project's architect say the contractor was given a November 29 completion deadline and has been placed on notice.

Board President Dr. Melina Berghammer and Superintendent Dr. Perkins told the Linden Board of Education that photographs posted on social media showing construction materials and an open door at McManus Middle School prompted an internal investigation and contractor follow-up.

Dr. Perkins said the images showed "construction materials in areas where bathroom renovation work is being conducted" and that "the dust is not hazardous," adding that the business administrator had confirmed there were no hazardous materials present. She…

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