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Superintendent credits crews and partners for rapid response after Fairfield water-main break
Summary
Superintendent Ray and principals described an urgent weekend water-main break at Fairfield School and credited facilities staff, contractors and Poland Spring for a fast repair effort that allowed schools to reopen; a special-education room will be out of use for about a week.
A Saturday water-main break at Fairfield School prompted a rapid emergency response that district officials said allowed schools to reopen with limited interruption.
Superintendent Ray thanked facilities staff and outside contractors for working through the weekend to repair damage and coordinate short- and long-term fixes. He also noted that Poland Spring agreed to supply bottled water on short notice; the district used community and contractor support to stabilize operations.
Wendy LeBlanc, principal of Fairfield School, told the board the affected front room — used for special education instruction — suffered damage but that crews arrived quickly, limiting the extent of harm. LeBlanc said the room will likely be unusable for about a week to a week-and-a-half while repairs proceed and staff are using temporary arrangements (dividers or relocated instruction) in the interim.
Why it matters: the incident affected instructional space for students with special needs, required coordination among district facilities, contractors and community partners, and prompted short-term operational adjustments at a building level.
What’s next: Superintendent Ray said the district is assessing short- and long-term repair costs and will continue to update the board; principals will continue temporary arrangements to maintain instruction for affected students.
