We just updated our FAQ with answers to the most recent questions that have come up regarding cost, what happens if the debt exclusion does not pass, student impact during construction, and more. Read the full FAQ.
Blog: An Architect’s Reflections on the High School
In our Ponderings Blog: “An Architect’s Reflections on the High School“, AHS Building Committee member and architect John Cole provides a personal reflection as to why the Building Committee chose a new school over a renovation/addition of the existing school.
Senator Friedman’s Support
Senator Cindy Friedman made a brief statement in support of the project at the Special Town Meeting on April 29. Her remarks focused on what would happen if the voters do not pass the June 11 debt exclusion, thus turning down state funds. In summary: Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) funding is highly competitive Only 12-15 out of 70 districts …
Fly-through video & forum
To give residents a closer look at the interior and exterior design concept of the proposed new high school, we’ve created a virtual fly-through video. The next community forum will be held on Tuesday May 21, from 7-9pm at Town Hall. AHS Building Committee leaders will present details on the educational vision, design concept and cost and residents are invited …
April e-Bulletin
Get the latest news in our April e-bulletin. To subscribe to these monthly updates, sign-up here. This installment includes: New fly-through video Town Meeting support The Consequences of a ‘No’ vote May 21, public forum
Town Meeting Approval
On April 29, Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved the appropriation of funds for the new high school with a vote of 208 to 10. The next crucial step in the process is the town-wide debt exclusion vote on June 11 to fund the school. The Building Committee presented detailed information on the need, design concept details, cost details, process, educational vision, …
Blog: Consequences of a ‘No’ Vote
Because of enrollment needs, deteriorating facility conditions and accreditation concerns, major work will need to be done on the high school even in the event of a failed debt exclusion. Our Ponderings blog post ‘The Consequences of a ‘No’ Vote‘ details the AHS Building Committee’s evaluation of creating a working high school should Arlington vote against the debt exclusion. The …
Blog: Update – High School Benchmarks
We’ve updated our High School Benchmark analysis in our Ponderings blog post ‘Update: High School Benchmarks – We are not alone‘ Arlington, Belmont, Waltham, Saugus and Somerville are five high school building projects navigating through similar challenges — dense suburbs with comparably scaled projects being undertaken within the same timeframe. The Arlington High School is a complex project with many …
Blog: Educational Vision – Interview with AHS Principal
What is exciting about the design for the new high school? We interviewed Principal Janger to hear what he is most enthusiastic about in our Ponderings blog post ‘Educational Vision: An Interview with the AHS Principal’ .
MSBA Approves Schematic Design
On April 10th, the MSBA Board of Directors voted to approve Arlington’s Schematic Design for the new school including $83.5 million in reimbursement. This value does not include the $2.5 million of contingencies funds that will potentially be reimbursed during the next phase of the project, bringing the total estimated MSBA reimbursement to $86M. Read MSBA’s press release.