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Decision
$25.8 million off the estimated cost — 20,276 sq ft trimmed
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
… lding is now 588,516 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $768.6 million.
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Decision
$2.9 million off the estimated cost — 2,700 sq ft trimmed
Thursday, September 10, 2026
… lding is now 585,816 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $765.7 million.
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Decision
$16.9 million off the estimated cost — 15,530 sq ft trimmed
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
… lding is now 570,286 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $748.8 million.
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Decision
$48.9 million off the estimated cost — 2,409 sq ft trimmed
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
… lding is now 567,877 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $699.9 million.
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Question
How much will the project cost, and how much will Medford pay?
Project Funding and Cost
… Schematic Design Phase. The MSBA reimbursement for eligible costs will be voted on at the April 2027 MSBA Board of Directors Meeting. As of the October 6, 2026 meeting, the total project cost is estimated at $699,862,410 …
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Why does Medford's project cost more than recent high schools in Waltham and Brockton?
Project Funding and Cost
The MSBA has seen dramatic cost increases in school construction in recent years due to market factors and material costs. When comparing our project to neighboring communities, the project start and completion timeline …
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Question
Why do different School Districts get Different Reimbursement Rates for Eligible Costs?
Project Funding and Cost
… on/Re-use of Existing Facilities (up to 5 percentage points)
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SBC Minutes 4/27/26 (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Offered by Jenny Graham and Dr. Suzanne Galusi: Be it resolved that the next round of cost estimating will provide cost estimates breakdown as follows: ■ Parking: a) Base estimate will include surface grade parking
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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SBC Agenda 4/27/26 (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Offered by Jenny Graham and Dr. Suzanne Galusi: Be it resolved that the next round of cost estimating will provide cost estimates breakdown as follows: 1. Parking: a) Base estimate will include surface grade parking
Agenda for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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SBC Presentation 6/1/26 (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
Meeting Minutes ➢ Project Updates & Follow-ups ➢ Medford Update on Capital Projects and Preliminary Estimate of Project Costs Impact ➢ Review PSR Cost Estimate for C2.2A & C3.4A ➢ Project Timeline June 2026 – June 2027 ➢ Updated Evaluation Criteria Matrix
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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SBC Presentation 3/23/26 (PDF)
Monday, March 23, 2026
Operations (4%) Trailheads & Connection to the Fells (4%) Community Gathering Facilities (3%) Construction Timeline (2%) Keeping Construction Costs Low 416 Votes Community Health Center, Counseling/ Youth Center Pest control during demolitions Healthy Indoor building, Indoor
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 23, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Avisory Presentation 9/23/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Agenda ➢ Sustainability Givens Overview ➢ Net Zero Energy & Minimizing Cost of Ownership • Preliminary Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Information ➢ Preliminary Solar PV Assessment ➢ Red List Free Materials ➢ Embodied Carbon & Mass Timber ➢ Water Efficiency & Stewardship ➢ Next Steps
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Sep 23, 2026
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2026.09.23 Sustainability & Systems Advisory Team Meeting #6 (PDF)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Action Discussion 06.01 Record Meeting #6 Agenda Welcome & introductions • Sustainability Givens Overview • Net Zero Energy & Minimizing Cost of Ownership Preliminary Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Information ○ • Preliminary Solar PV Assessment • Red List Free Materials • Embodied
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Sep 23, 2026
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SBC Presentation 2/11/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Amendment #1 • Summary of Reactions to Alternatives • PDP Submission Status - due 2/25 • Educational Plan • Space Summary Review • Cost Information for January 14, 2026 Alternatives • Introduction of Evaluation Criteria • Review of Cost Information for January
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 11, 2026
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Community Forum #2, March 5, 2026 — community workshop follow-up input (March 16, 2026) (PDF)
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Code Upgrade Option Alt A.1 Cost: ~$437M New Building Footprint Existing Building Footprint Summary: • Base Repair at the existing Medford High School facility • Estimated total project cost
Document for Community Forum #2, Mar 5, 2026
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Building Committee Meeting, February 11, 2026 — pDP Comparative Cost Analysis (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Cost Estimates The following slides are an excerpt from the February 11, 2026 Meeting of the Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee Meeting. Visit https://medfordhsproject.com/event/medford-high-school-building-co mmittee-meeting-february-11-2026/for full meeting
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 11, 2026
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Community Forum #5 6/3/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
High School Community Forum #5 06/03/2026 06/08/2026 rev1 – updated with Winthrop St. Perspectives and Estimated District Share Costs
Presentation slides for Community Forum #5, Jun 3, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, March 10, 2026 — presentation slides (PDF)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Meeting #3 Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Advisory Team Recommendation Development • Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Overview • Next Steps
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Mar 10, 2026
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Appendices (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Meetings D. LEEDv5 Scorecard E. MHS Educational Plan – (clean version) F. MHS Educational Plan – (track changes) G. Cost Information i. PSR Cost Estimate (AM Fogarty) ii. Comparative Cost Analysis iii. Preliminary Design Pricing Table
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SBC Presentation 2/23/26 (PDF)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Agenda ➢ Roll call ➢ Approval of Meeting Minutes • February 11 Full Committee Meeting ➢ Cost Estimate Updates ➢ Vote to approve submission of Preliminary Design Program Report ➢ Evaluation Criteria Review ➢ Adjournment
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 23, 2026
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LeftField OPM Submission (PDF)
Friday, May 2, 2025
Study/Schematic Design Phase Basic Services Total: $550,000 Our fee for Basic Services above excludes any Independent Cost Estimates, to be included in Owner’s Budget. Should the Feasibility Study duration extend beyond the anticipated
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Group Presentation 1/15/26 (PDF)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Takeaways from Meeting #1 • LEEDv5 Preliminary Overview • Climate Resiliency • Embodied Carbon • Healthfulness and Environmental Literacy • Life Cycle Cost Analysis Overview • Next Steps
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Jan 15, 2026
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District Response to PDP Comments (PDF)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
local law, prior to bidding. The MSBA shall not be responsible for any legal fees or costs of any kind that may be incurred by a city, town or regional school district in relation
Document for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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2026 10 01 Sustanability & Systems AT Meeting 07 notes (PDF)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Phase 1 and 2 avoiding the need for temporary heating and cooling. • AtWHP System is most cost-effective overall and in the overall 50-year life cycle, reduction in total project cost (from PSR budget
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Oct 1, 2026
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SBC Presentation 6/10/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Evaluation Criteria Matrix 9 Note : The evaluations of the High School-Only C.2.2A-HS Alternative assume that first cost and operational costs will still be incurred by the District and City when the programs currently
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 10, 2026
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Final Evaluation of Alternatives (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Preferred Schematic Report / Medford High School 3.3.3 Final Evaluation of Alternatives A. Summary of Alternatives (including cost and schedule) Multiple construction alternatives for a grade 9-12 high school with enrollment of 1,395 students
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Initial PDP Design Options (Voted by SBC on 3/23/26) (PDF)
Monday, March 23, 2026
High School facility designed for 1,395 students in grades 9-12; with an estimated total project cost of $437,180,506 million. • Option B.1.1 : Addition/renovation (On the Existing Footprint) which proposes
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SBC Presentation 1/14/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Option o Add/Reno Options o New Building Options 9) Interactive Input Session to Provide Feedback on Initial Cost Alternatives 10) Questions Regarding Alternatives o MCSHBC Members o Public Comment o Next Steps 11) Guidance
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jan 14, 2026
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Design Alternatives (Slide 14 – Updated 3.19.26) (PDF)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Option o Add/Reno Options o New Building Options 9) Interactive Input Session to Provide Feedback on Initial Cost Alternatives 10) Questions Regarding Alternatives o MCSHBC Members o Public Comment o Next Steps 11) Guidance
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Document A PSR Comments from MSBA (PDF)
October 2026
local law, prior to bidding. The MSBA shall not be responsible for any legal fees or costs of any kind that may be incurred by a city, town or regional school district in relation
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Introduction (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
additional option was requested to facilitate a conversation with the community about the additional space and project costs associated with the non-high school related programs. The Project Team added this high school only alternative
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MEP Systems Advisory Group Notes 7/21/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Action Discussion 05.01 Record Meeting #5 Agenda Welcome & introductions • LEED Version Review and Confirmation • Preliminary Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Information • Next Steps • 05.02 SMMA LEED Version Review and Confirmation Motion voted and approved
Minutes for Building CMR Pre-Qualification Sub Committee Meeting, Jul 14, 2026; Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Jul 21, 2026
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SBC Presentation 10/6/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Chiller [ASHRAE System #7] GSHP = Ground Source Heat Pump AtWHP = Air Source Heat Pump LCCA = Life Cycle Cost Analysis Main School Building HVAC Systems LCCA Advisory Workgroup Recommendation per 10.1.2026 meeting
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Oct 6, 2026
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Statement of Interest (PDF)
Thursday, April 13, 2023
pipes has worsened with multiple major failures resulting in the flooding and forced closures of classrooms with costly and expedited repair projects again a near constant phenomenon. During the current school year alone, multiple vocational
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OPM RFS (PDF)
existing School, a renovation and addition of the existing School and/or new construction. The estimated total project costs of an approved potential Project may range from $200,000,000 to $600,000,000 depending upon
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SBC Presentation 5/20/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Approval of April 27 MCHSBC Minutes ➢ Deed Restriction & Next Steps ➢ MSBA PDP Comments & Team Response Summary ➢ PSR Cost Estimates Review ➢ Adjournment
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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SBC Presentation 4/15/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Approval of Meeting Minutes • March 23 MCHSBC Meeting ➢ Approval of Invoices ➢ Review of MSBA Eligible vs. Ineligible Costs ➢ Adjournment
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 15, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Presentation 10/1/26 (PDF)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Agenda ➢ Vote to Recommend HVAC System ➢ Net Zero Energy & Minimizing Cost of Ownership ➢ Preliminary Solar PV Assessment ➢ Red List Free Materials - deferred to a future meeting ➢ Embodied Carbon & Mass Timber - deferred to a future meeting
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Oct 1, 2026
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PDP Comments from the MSBA (PDF)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
natatorium (pool). The submitted options include these programs and their associated spaces. The resulting estimated total project costs are $825 to $850 million for addition/renovation and $836 to $894 million for new construction. Based
Document for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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Revised Pricing Matrix With Options C.2.2A & C.3.4A (PDF)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Medford HS - PSR Alternatives Cost Matrix Medford Comprehensive High School Preferred Schematic Report - Comparative Cost Analysis A Code Upgrade to building and site # Alternate Programs A.1.1 B.1.2 C.2.2A C.3.4A D.1.1 D.1.1 - HS Only D.1.1
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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Preferred Option C.2.2.A Cost Matrix (PDF)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Medford HS - Preferred Option Cost Martix Medford Comprehensive High School Preferred Schematic Report - Preferred Option Cost Matrix 8/25/2026 6:00 pm # Alternate Programs C.2.2A 1 Renovation 53,821,790 $ 2 Addition/New Construction
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SBC Presentation 8/25/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Goals (next Slide) 7.21.26 - Medford Sustainability Advisory Team o Medford School Committee Update o PSR Life Cycle Cost Analysis update* (previously presented to SBC) o Preliminary PSR Solar PV update* o Preliminary Embodied Carbon Update
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Aug 25, 2026
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City of Medford Tax Impact (Debt Exclusion) Presentation (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
come. As project planning continues, affordability remains a critical consideration. This presentation provides information on project costs, tax impacts, and the factors residents should understand in order to provide feedback to the School Building Committee
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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SBC Presentation 3/17/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
narrow options to 3-5 • 4/27 MCHSBC meeting to review MSBA PDP comments & GSF confirmation prior to cost estimating effort • 5/20 MCHSBC meeting to review cost estimates • 5/27 MCHSBC meeting to review costs for options
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Final 6 PSR Design Options Presentation (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
Review of PSR Cost Alternates – Total Project Cost Projections 14 Alternative A.1 3 B.1.2 C.2.2A C.3.4A D.1.1 D.1.1NP HS Only
Meeting notes for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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Community Forum #3 4/15/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
MSBA that documents the project scope, budget, schedule, and potential MSBA participation for a proposed project – Project Cost – Finalized project budget that must be maintained through end of project
Presentation slides for Community Forum #3, Apr 15, 2026
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Community Forum #6: Eco-Charrette (PDF)
Thursday, September 17, 2026
School Committee Motion • LEEDv4 (Silver minimum) • Net Zero Energy • Healthy Materials (1% MSBA) • Water Stewardship (30% reduction) • Cost of Ownership (LCCA
Presentation slides for Community Meeting #6 – Eco-Charrette, Sep 17, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Group Minutes 1/15/26 (PDF)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Takeaways from Meeting #1 LEEDv5 Preliminary Overview ○ Climate Resilency ○ Embodied Carbon ○ Healthfulness, Environmental Quality Literacy ○ Life Cycle Cost Analysis - Cost Effectiveness Overview ○ • Next Steps • 02.02 Record Overview of Advisory Team Process & Milestones Four Advisory Teams
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Jan 15, 2026
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OPM monthly report – August 2026 (PDF)
August 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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OPM monthly report – July 2026 (PDF)
July 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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Local Actions and Approvals (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Galusi 13/0/2 - Motion Tabled III. Review and Finalize Alternatives Evaluation Matrix Motion to Apply a cost multiplier of ten to the cost evaluation criteria to only the alternatives that fall within the $200-$600 range
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SBC Presentation 4/27/26 (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Building Committee and ongoing review of the Evaluation Criteria Matrix • Design Team detailed study and review Updated Costs for the Design Options are not yet available because: • Space reductions are being voted upon this evening
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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Updated PSR Design Options (Shared on 4/27/26) (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Building Committee and ongoing review of the Evaluation Criteria Matrix • Design Team detailed study and review Updated Costs for the Design Options are not yet available because: • Space reductions are being voted upon this evening
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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Abutters Meeting #2 5/13/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Statement of Interest (SOI) and outlined in the District's Educational Program • Estimated total project cost of $437,180,506 • Existing 4 Stories to remain • Estimated duration of 54 months • 56 Modular Classrooms required • Parking
Presentation slides for Abutters Meeting #2, May 13, 2026
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Community Forum #4 5/11/26 (PDF)
Monday, May 11, 2026
Statement of Interest (SOI) and outlined in the District's Educational Program • Estimated total project cost of $437,180,506 • Existing 4 Stories to remain • Estimated duration of 54 months • 56 Modular Classrooms required • Parking
Presentation slides for Community Forum #4, May 11, 2026
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OPM monthly report – February 2026 (PDF)
Saturday, February 28, 2026
reconciliation meeting was held on February 6, 2026. The PDP comparative cost analysis was provided to the SBC at their meeting on February 11, 2026. The SBC voted to approve the 29 options and their
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SBC Minutes 6/1/26 (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
being considered for the project. IV. Medford Update on Capital Projects and Preliminary Estimate of Project Cost Impact Luke Preisner: Thanked city for their work on the presentation, asked city if it was possible
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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Communications & Community Engagement Plan (draft of 2/11/26) (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
that point people to the project website for information and to the mailing list signup. ● Citywide mailer - cost estimating in progress. Mailer will point people to the project website for information and to the mailing
Document for Building Committee Communications Sub Committee Meeting, Jan 28, 2026
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Communications Plan (draft, February 11, 2026) (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
that point people to the project website for information and to the mailing list signup. ● Citywide mailer - cost estimating in progress. Mailer will point people to the project website for information and to the mailing
Document for Building Committee Communications Sub Committee Meeting, Jan 28, 2026
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SBC Presentation 2/25/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
public construction projects in Massachusetts: construction management at-risk (CM at Risk) for building projects estimated to cost $5 million or more and design-build for public works projects estimated to cost $5 million
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting (Virtual), Feb 25, 2026