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Brockton officials outline MSBA feasibility study and weigh new-build vs. renovation for Brockton High
Summary
City and school officials presented early findings from a feasibility study for Brockton High, saying final recommendations are expected in April; options range from base-code repairs (largely nonreimbursable) to full replacement potentially eligible for substantial MSBA reimbursement. Residents raised costs, technology limits and the case for career-technical education.
Jeff Thompson, Ward 5 city councilor, opened the meeting and introduced a presentation on the Brockton High School building project and the city’s work with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).
Kevin Sullivan, the project director and manager, told residents Brockton is in MSBA module 3 of a multi-year process and said the team is still conducting a feasibility study to compare repair, partial renovation and replacement options. He said the city expects to select a preferred option in April and, if moved forward, to enter schematic design from May through October and seek state approval the following December.
Sullivan emphasized the funding trade-offs that are central to the decision: a base repair or code-only update is unlikely to receive MSBA…
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