 North Adams Voters to Decide Greylock School ProjectThere is only one question on the ballot, whether to approve a debt exclusion that will allow borrowing for the project outside the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2 for the life of the loan. It is not an override.  McCann Sets Aside Funding For MSBA Feasibility StudyThe McCann School Committee voted to prepare $275,000 for a Massachusetts School Building Authority feasibility study if the school is accepted into repair program.  School Officials Review Brayton Issues in School Project Info SessionBut officials say Brayton's bright and clean exterior hides infrastructure issues that will take millions to fix.  North Adams Council to Vote on Greylock School ProjectThe City Council will take up a borrowing authorization for the $65 million Greylock School project at a special meeting on Monday.  MSBA Board Shifts Greylock School Project into Funding PhaseThe $65 million Greylock Elementary School project has moved another step forward with the Massachusetts School Building Authority's vote to enter into a funding agreement.  Crosby/Conte Statement of Interest Gets OK From CouncilThe City Council on Tuesday unanimously gave Superintendent Joseph Curtis the green light for the SOI to the Massachusetts School Building Authority by April 12.  Pittsfield Council to Tackle School, Roadwork PetitionsTuesday's more than 400-page City Council agenda includes several items related to Pittsfield Public Schools and street work.  Pittsfield Committees Vote on Crosby/Conte SOI This WeekTwo of the three votes needed to move forward with a proposal for a combined elementary school build will be made this week.  Pittsfield Officials Tour Schools Eyed for Combined BuildThe School Department sees an opportunity to rebuild two insufficient schools on one site with shared facilities — now it needs support from the School Committee and City Council.  NA School Building Committee Considers Fields, Emergency ShelterThese new options arose from a series of work group meetings.  North Adams School Building Committee Looks Forward to Design DetailsThe Massachusetts School Building Authority's board unanimously approved the school district's preliminary plans on Dec. 13 and has invited it into the next module: preferred schematic design.  North Adams' Costs Drop for Greylock School ProjectThe estimated cost of a new Greylock School to the city has dropped by millions of dollars.  North Adams School Officials Vote for New Greylock School ProjectThe School Committee and the building committee on Tuesday voted aye — with several "resounding" yeses — to move forward with a new build. The other options were an addition/renovation at Greylock or a renovation at Brayton Elementary.  North Adams Building Committee Recommends New $61M GreylockThat recommendation will be taken up by the full School Committee on Oct. 17 in anticipation of a submission of the city's preferred option to the Massachusetts School Building Commission's Facilities Assessment subcommittee.  North Adams Policy Panel Votes for Early, Upper Elementary SchoolsPending a vote next Tuesday, the North Adams Public Schools will go forward with two elementary programs. North Adams School Building Committee to Review Building OptionsThe School Building Committee has some important dates coming up as it determines which school project will be submitted for approval to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.  North Adams School Project Estimates Give Committee Sticker ShockThe School Building Committee had a bit of sticker shock on Tuesday when the range for a renovation or new school construction topped out at $90 million. North Adams Preparing School Project ReportsThe consultants on the project updated the School Building Committee on those factors on Tuesday and Matthew Sturz of owner's project manager Colliers International reviewed the timeline and budget to date. Design, Education Priorities Envisioned for Greylock/Brayton School ProjectAmong the takeaways is the importance of "agile" and flexible classrooms, security, outdoor connectivity, professional space, welcoming arrivals and breakout areas. |
