February Outreach Schedule
As a continuing effort to “get the word out” on the high school / middle school project, here are the dates in February that we’ll be out talking to the townspeople. Please stop by if you have questions that you’d like to ask in person. Wednesday February 1 @ 6:30pm Middle PA Thursday February 9 [...]
NORCAM Schedule: Rebroadcast of January 18th Public Forum
In case you missed the January 18th public forum, you can see it replayed through February on North Reading’s public access channel. Tune in to Ch. 22 for Comcast users and Ch. 24 for Verizon users. Or set your DVR/TiVo to capture the recorded forum on the following days and times throughout the month of [...]
New Video: Updated version of the Aerial Flyby
Our architecture firm, Dore and Whittier, created a new flyby sequence showing greater detail of the exterior design. The previous version has less visual detail but is narrated. The new video also incorporates a few rendered images of the building’s interior spaces. Check out all the videos related to North Reading’s Secondary School Building project [...]
Q: What is the cost of a “no” vote? A: About $50 million
If the Town of North Reading votes down the new school initiative, we will still have a big bill to pay. The existing high school and middle school both need significant repair and maintenance. In recent years, we have been deferring maintenance projects, when possible, knowing that we might be replacing or renovating the buildings. [...]
Dates set for town meeting and vote
The special town meeting will be held Monday, March 19th at 7pm in the high school auditorium. A two-thirds vote is needed to pass, so bring you friends and family. The town vote is scheduled for Saturday, March 24th. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm at St. Theresa’s Church. A simple majority is [...]
MSBA Approves North Reading’s Project and Budget
Today the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts School Building Authority unanimously approved North Reading’s proposed project scope and budget. This enables our town to bring it to a town vote. We now have 120 days to bring the issue to a town vote. Here’s a link to today’s agenda. It was a busy meeting [...]
Minutes of the SSBC Meeting on December 6th, 2011
Here are the minutes of the North Reading Secondary School Building Committee meeting held on December 6th, 2011. The complete list of minutes can be found in the Archives.
Landslide victory for Wilmington’s new high school
On Tuesday, December 5th, Wilmington voted overwhelmingly to build a new high school. 75% of the voters voted in favor of the 2 1/2 override. The new high school is expected to cost $82.6 million. Of the $82.6 million, the state will pay $37.99 million and the town will be responsible for the remaining $44.19 [...]
New video: Aerial view of proposed project
Our architecture firm, Dore and Whittier, created a simulated aerial view of the proposed school project. The movie “flies” the viewer 360 degrees around the school. Narration points out highlights along the way. Check out the new movie on YouTube, along with our other videos on the project.
Tonight – Community Information Forum
Community Informational Forum Secondary Schools Building Project Tuesday, November 29th @ 7:00PM High School Auditorium
LEED Silver Certification
North Reading’s secondary school project (the new high school and renovated middle school) will be targeting LEED Silver certification. LEED measures a building’s water and energy efficiency, use of sustainable materials, indoor environment quality, and other “green” areas. To learn more about LEED, check out the website of the US Green Building Council.
