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Medford committee narrows high school design choices to six, outlines A–D options

Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee · April 14, 2026
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The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee reduced 29 design alternatives to six and described four broad approaches — A (code repairs), B (retain structure and reimagine interiors), C (targeted gym/pool renovations), and D (new construction) — guided by Massachusetts School Building Authority rules.

Jenny Graham, chair of the Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee, said the group has trimmed an initial slate of 29 conceptual designs for Medford Comprehensive High School to six shortlisted options to make evaluation and public feedback more manageable. "If you've been following along, you know that we started out with 29 options and the feedback overall was that that was a huge number," Graham said.

Matt Rice, the project's principal architect, described the process as "very healthy," saying the narrowed set lets the team test distinct scenarios on the site, including additions,…

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