AHS clock tower

Memorials & Clock Tower Update

Updates

The following update shares work that has been performed over the summer to preserve memorials on the front lawn and to address clock tower safety concerns. Preservation of AHS Memorials The Building Committee formed a Memorials Subcommittee in 2018 to evaluate all memorials on the school grounds (interior and exterior), some dating back a hundred years. The Building Committee recognizes …

Project pest control plan

Updates

The project team has proactively hired a 3rd party pest consultant Modern Pest to manage pest control related to the AHS construction project on both the AHS site and in abutting neighborhoods. Prior to construction, a baseline was established by the pest consultant so that any changes in pest activity could be identified. The Building Committee proactively requested that pest …

Blog: Sustainability Features in the new AHS

Updates

Our latest blog ‘Sustainability Features in the new AHS‘ features an online presentation from Ken Pruitt, the Town of Arlington’s Energy Manager. In his presentation, Mr. Pruitt details the sustainability features of the new high school.

Latest cost estimate on target

Updates

Under the guidance of the AHS Building Committee, HMFH Architects has been hard at work finalizing all aspects of the design and creating construction documents. The construction documents are comprehensive and ensure that every interior and exterior element of the school is properly built as it was designed.  In the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA) process, a new cost estimate …

April 2020 eBulletin

April eBulletin

Updates

Work continues during these uncertain times, while following all local and state mandates. In this issue we provide updates on the Parmenter School renovations, preliminary site work at AHS and refined design images.  Read the April 2020 eBulletin for more information.

AHS Construction Update 4/15/20

AHS site work set to begin

Updates

Preliminary site work on the AHS site will begin the week of April 20th. Scheduled work includes installation of construction fencing & directional signage on the Mass. Ave. front lawn. Read the 4/15/20 AHS Construction Update for more information Subscribe to the AHS Construction Updates weekly email list As of now, there are no COVID-19 project impacts

Geothermal wells removed from project

Updates

At its March 24 meeting, the Building Committee voted to remove geothermal wells from the building project. This decision came after the discovery of unanticipated contaminants during geothermal test well drilling at the Peirce Practice Field in February. After thoroughly discussing options presented by HMFH Architects and the project team, the Building Committee unanimously voted to reduce risks to project …

Updated Design Images

Updates

The project is currently in the Detailed Design phase where every aspect of the new school is refined and finalized – exterior, interior, site, materials, mechanical systems, etc. Our design team has been hard at work finalizing the design. Visit our Design Diagrams page for a slideshow of current design images.

COVID-19 Updates

Updates

We’ve created a new COVID-19 Updates page where we will post related updates to the project.

Parmenter School

Parmenter renovations set to begin

Updates

The former Parmenter elementary school located at 17 Irving Street will soon undergo renovations in order to temporarily house Menotomy Preschool during construction of the new high school. Learn more.