Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Superintendent says new Wakefield Memorial High School remains on time and on budget; microgrid will link rooftop solar

Wakefield School Committee · April 15, 2026
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Superintendent Dr. Lyons told the school committee the new Wakefield Memorial High School is on schedule and on budget with a planned move in January; the project includes a 5‑MW battery park (plus a 2.5‑MW generator) tied to rooftop solar that officials say will serve educational and peak‑shaving functions.

Dr. Lyons told the Wakefield School Committee on April 14 that the district’s new Wakefield Memorial High School (WMHS) construction is "on budget and and on time in terms of the schedule," and that staff expect to move into the building next January.

The superintendent opened his remarks with drone footage of the site and a walk‑through description of the facility’s layout, identifying the academic wing,…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans