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Subcommittee recommends lease for Discovery High School amid questions over who pays years 2–3

Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee, Springfield Public Schools · May 6, 2026
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Summary

The subcommittee voted to recommend a lease allowing Discovery High School to occupy two floors at 495 Chestnut St., while members pressed for clarity about whether the Empowerment Zone or the school district would ultimately cover lease costs for years two and three.

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee voted to recommend to the full committee a three‑year lease (with seven option years) for Discovery High School’s occupancy of the top two floors of the MassLive/Chestnut Street building, after a detailed presentation and questioning about who would be responsible for payments in years two and three.

Staff said the lease includes an initial…

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