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Committee begins trimming space requests, tables many proposed cuts after public pushback
Summary
After hours of public comment, the building committee approved a package of school-led space reductions and voted to table the majority of member-submitted proposals until updated cost estimates and MSBA feedback are available; the room-size/auditorium and performing-arts supports remain under review.
The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee heard more than an hour of public comment on April 27 before voting on a first set of recommended space changes. Public speakers—including parents, teachers and civic leaders—urged caution about making permanent cuts before the city receives updated cost estimates and MSBA comments.
Dr. Galusi presented the school leadership team’s Category A recommendations (repurposing redundancies, consolidating storage, right-sizing office footprints into conference/bullpen spaces, and retaining…
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