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MSBA approves Salem High School project; committee readies outreach ahead of May 5 vote

Salem High School Building Committee · February 27, 2026
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Summary

The MSBA board unanimously approved the Salem High School project; the building committee was told it has 120 days to finalize a local funding commitment and members outlined outreach events including a March 14 ‘Design Day’ and a May 5 local vote. The local “Yes For Salem” campaign reported launch activity and fundraising.

The Salem High School building committee was told Feb. 26 that the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) board unanimously approved the district’s high school project at its meeting yesterday, and that the committee has 120 days to finalize a local funding commitment. "We have 120 days to finalize the local funding commitment," the mayor (speaker S2) said.

Committee members said the MSBA sent a letter confirming approval and emphasized a short timeline of outreach and planning before the local ballot vote. Margaret (speaker S4) said…

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