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Project Overview
The town of Norton is in the early planning stages of a potential Norton
High School repair, renovation, and/or addition project. As we move
through the process, we will keep updates posted to this website. We
are excited that the state School Building Authority has selected Norton
High School to enter the next phase, and are appreciative for the
opportunity to upgrade our building to meet the needs of the town for
decades to come utilizing this state grant program. A range of 54-60%
of all costs of the project will be reimbursed upon completion.
The project scope includes (evaluation and repair/renovation of):
windows, heating/ventilation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roof,
accessibility, ceiling/flooring tiles, asbestos, fire/safety,
classrooms, science labs, technology, gym space and locker rooms, storage,
cafeteria/kitchen, auditorium, general space needs, music/band, and
restrooms. An addition will also be studied.
To proceed with this project, funding will need to be approved at the
June 7th town meeting for the Feasibility Study and Schematic Design phase
(FS/SD). An article will be on the special town meeting warrant (8pm).
This will likely involve funding to be created through long term borrowing,
and will not require an override to fund. The total cost will be up to
$600,000, of which the state will reimbursement Norton 54%. This puts the
net cost to Norton at less than $276,000, to be spread over several years.
This FS/SD phase is required by the MSBA for project support and grant
approval. To be considered for grant funding, Norton needs to
adhere to the strict FS/SD requirements.
More information on this Feasibility Phase is available on the
Feasibility Phase page.
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History
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2010 (April 28th) Presentation and discussion of the
Feasibility Phase with the Finance Committee, Selectmen, School Committee,
and Building Committee. |
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2010 (March 22nd) The School Building Committee voted to request up to
$600,000 for a Feasibility Study and Schematic Design, to be included on
the annual Town Meeting warrant |
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2010 (Jan) High School Building Committee formed |
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2009 (Sept) The
MSBA voted to move Norton to the Feasibility phase |
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2007-2009 Norton submitted annual
Statement of Interest to the
state School Building Authority to ask for their consideration in
supporting a High School building project. The SOI was endorsed by
the Board of Selectmen and School Committee for three consecutive years |
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2007 (July) State MSBA formed and began accepting new
projects |
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2003-2009 The School Department, with Town Meeting approved capital
funding, performed some immediately needed repairs on the HS. These
included replacing: univent heaters, hallway lockers,
some floor and ceiling tiles, gym bleachers, air circulators in the gym
area, cafeteria furniture, connecting the Library A/C, exterior doors,
PA/phone system, and general
painting. |
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2004-2007 Moratorium (freeze) on state funding of
school projects |
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2002-2003 Multi-school building plan proposed and
funding rejected |
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1973 Norton High School was built (plans developed in 1971) |
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