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Barnum and Norton construction proceeds; committee approves PCOs, POs and delays irrigation decision
Summary
Project team reported steady progress at Barnum and Norton schools, flagged an Eversource transformer relocation that adds roughly $70,000, approved multiple change orders and purchase orders (including classroom call stations and FF&E/technology packages), and shelved an irrigation installation after debate about public benefit and cost.
The Town of Cheshire School Building Committee received detailed construction updates on March 31 for Barnum and Norton schools and approved a package of payments, change orders and purchase orders needed to keep both projects moving toward turnover.
Project staff showed photos and described progress at Barnum — glazing, drywall, tile, HVAC, and millwork — and reported that most classroom finishes are on track though some interior completion dates shifted to June because lighting deliveries and installation were delayed. At Norton the team reported similar progress and said a new main disconnect (switchgear) has been ordered and is tentatively scheduled for installation to resolve earlier electrical issues.
Cole, a construction representative, told the committee the electricity issue stemmed from Eversource requesting a transformer relocation…
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