 McCann Tech Roof, New Monument Mountain High School OK'd by VotersBy wide margins, school infrastructure projects were approved by voters at both ends of the county on Tuesday. Savoy Town Meeting Unanimously Backs McCann Tech ProjectMcCann Tech Superintendent James Brosnan addressed the meeting to explain the reason for the repairs, how the district went through the MSBA process and how Savoy's portion of the capital project was determined. Savoy Residents Get First Say Wednesday on McCann Tech BondResidents of Savoy Wednesday will have the first say — and possibly final say — on whether the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project can go forward.  Monument Mountain Building Project Advocates Warn Cost of 'No' VoteOn Nov. 4, voters in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District will decide whether to take on the $89.5 million local share to build a new Monument Mountain Regional High School.  Stearns Not Currently Included in Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte ProposalStearns Elementary School was not included in Crosby/Conte planning documents sent to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.  MSBA OKs McCann, Monument School ProjectsMcCann Technical School has been approved for a $17 million project to update the 63-year-old school's roof, windows and doors, and Monument Mountain Regional High School for a new $152 million school. McCann Hopes Students Can Make ADA-Mandated Building ChangesMcCann Technical School wants to use a necessary renovation as a teachable moment for its students.  Lee Elementary Student Wins 'My Ideal School' AwardOn June 11, the children were invited to the State House to receive their awards, present their drawings and describe their ideal school. Pittsfield Council Sees Crosby Feasibility StudyWhen the project was proposed last year, officials and community members toured the approximately 69,000-square-foot schools that are more than 50 years old.  McCann Preparing for MSBA Roof, Windows ProjectMcCann Technical School is preparing for a major overhaul of its 30-year-old roof and 60-year-old single-pane windows and will be shifting the school calendar to accommodate the project. Greylock School Project Prepping for MSBA SubmissionThe Greylock School project is preparing for another design submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in early May.  Information Session, Tour Set for Monument Mountain School ProjectThe School Building Committee is holding an information session and tour of Monument Mountain Regional School on Tuesday, April 1.  Pittsfield Crosby/Conte Feasibility Years From CompletionIf local approval is secured in the fall, the district will have 2 1/2 years to complete a feasibility study for the Crosby/Conte school project. MSBA Greenlights Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte ProposalOn Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis reported that the MSBA met on Friday and accepted the project into its queue.  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. |
