Building Committee advances Wakefield Memorial High School project work.
Wakefield Memorial High School project working group meets on construction, design, and technology. Chair Joseph B. Bertrand and members Philip Renzi and Charles L. Tarbell joined town officials, project managers Leftfield PM, engineers SMMA, and Bond Construction for the July 23 session. The group
Permanent Building Committee · Meeting of July 23, 2026
Wakefield Memorial High School project working group meets on construction, design, and technology. Chair Joseph B. Bertrand and members Philip Renzi and Charles L.
Tarbell joined town officials, project managers Leftfield PM, engineers SMMA, and Bond Construction for the July 23 session. The group unanimously approved prior minutes and directed procurement of Cisco network switches while approving a pro-AV technology credit. Discussion of Level 3 EV chargers—comparing an ABB option at $439,160 against an Autel option saving $125,000—was tabled to August 6 following July public comment, with project management directed to evaluate budget scenarios for full committee review.
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Source: the Permanent Building Committee meeting of July 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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