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Architects outline districtwide capital projects, warn Murray bids exceeded budget
Summary
District architects from Land Associates presented scope and timelines for pool, cafeteria, roofing and masonry work across the Mamaroneck schools and said Murray School bids came in over budget, prompting the district to seek supplemental funding and consider capital reserve projects.
District architects from Land Associates on Tuesday detailed a multi‑site slate of capital work tied to the 2024 bond and other reserve projects, including pool locker‑room renovations, cafeteria reconfiguration, masonry restoration and roof and mechanical replacements.
The presentation, given after the board meeting was opened by the chair, covered recent work as well as planned projects at Mamaroneck High School, the Hammocks, Chatsworth Avenue School, Murray School and Central. Danielle Farrell and Taylor Thomas, introduced by a board member as Land Associates’ representatives, described past renovations to the pool area and a 2005 renovation that left locker rooms and some finishes in need of further work, and said the firm has designed ADA and gender‑neutral family changing rooms, individual shower stalls, new plumbing fixtures and an epoxy pool deck.
Thomas said phase‑two work will include replacement of large skylights over the pool, upgrades to pool mechanical and dehumidification equipment and replacement of an aging main electrical distribution panel. At Hammocks, architects proposed reconfiguring the undersized cafeteria by folding in two adjacent classrooms with movable walls so the space can function as both cafeteria and classroom; the plan also adds four single‑stall restrooms.
At Chatsworth Avenue School, presenters proposed Sky Gym floor and wall padding replacement, sanitary piping upgrades and a new fire alarm panel. Central would receive masonry cleaning and restoration, replacement of non‑fire‑rated interior corridor doors and a new full‑service kitchen by extending into existing lobby space; plans also include a ramped sidewalk to improve wheelchair access to the lower level.
The architects said they have bid most projects except Central. They added that the Murray School scope — which would add a kitchen and renovate a small gym into a larger cafeteria — produced bids that exceeded the district’s allotted budget, and that staff are pursuing options to supplement funding.
The presentation closed with a list of prospective capital‑reserve projects for the board’s future consideration: visitor bleachers at memorial field; corridor tile replacement; a learning commons at the Hammocks media center; playground upgrades; security vestibules in all schools; rooftop/RTU replacements; PA system replacements at larger schools; and auditorium improvements.
The board did not act on design approvals during the meeting; architects said most items still require further scoping and schematic design and will return to the board if and when funding is proposed for formal vote.
