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Newman Theatre renovation on track for September completion amid equipment reuse plans
Summary
Demolition at Newman Theatre is largely complete and the project team expects substantial completion by mid‑September and final completion by end of September; theatrical lights have been salvaged for possible reuse or disposal and Needham Community Theater has expressed interest in some items.
Project staff reported that demolition at the Newman Theatre is nearly finished, theatrical fixtures have been removed and sorted, and crews are progressing on electrical and installation work. Staff said some fixtures will be repurposed at the high school, some will be offered to the Needham Community Theater (subject to school committee approval), and remaining redundant items may be sold or scrapped if not claimed by mid‑August.
The PBBC approved Requisition #7 to Anise Electrical Services for $272,717.66 to cover the current phase of work. Staff noted the auditorium space will not be available for opening events; they expect substantial completion by mid‑September and full completion by the end of September. The committee asked staff to document salvage offers and to consider listing reusable items on a town website or Facebook page to find local theater groups as recipients before disposal.
