Permanent Building Committee Working Group Advances High School Project
Wakefield Memorial High School working group reviewed design selections and construction progress for a January 2027 opening. The group selected gray-toned Omnisports HPL 9 flooring for the gymnasium, with pricing to be reviewed by the full committee on October 15.
Permanent Building Committee · Meeting of September 24, 2026
Wakefield Memorial High School working group reviewed design selections and construction progress for a January 2027 opening. The group selected gray-toned Omnisports HPL 9 flooring for the gymnasium, with pricing to be reviewed by the full committee on October 15. Lot H design work, including two EV chargers from WMGLD, was set for Conservation Commission approval on October 20.
Phase 2 opening logistics including temporary bus drop-off along Hemlock Road and police traffic details were discussed and refined. Public tours of the existing high school were scheduled for November 20 at 6 p.m. and November 21 at 10 a.m. The working group recommended Norgate retainage release to the full committee for an October 15 vote.
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Source: the Permanent Building Committee meeting of September 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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