School Building Project Takes Next Steps

School officials and architects from Brad & Dore collaborate with town officials and school staff to finish the schematic design and submit plans to state authorities.

As the new year rings in school officials are hoping to reap the reward of their careful planning for a new middle/high school complex. They will know on January 25 when the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) announces their decision to either accept or deny North Reading's schematic design. Acceptance comes with the state's commitment to fund approximately half of the total eligible costs the district's architectural firm has estimated. The current estimated cost is $105 million.  In preparing the multiple documents making up the schematic design architects and school personnel solicited input from teachers and staff about the various elements of the academic programs. They systematically took into …

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Mel Webster

3:47 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

There also will be a presentation on the new school(s) project at the next school committee meeting on Monday, 1/9, at 7 p.m., in the high school cafeteria. Please try to attend either the school committee on Monday night or the information form on 1/18, at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. You can get an idea of what the school will look like and get answers to your questions. We are getting…   more ›

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SSBC to Reveal Plans for Exterior of Proposed School Building Project

The SSBC will reveal a 360 degree view of the exterior of the proposed high school/middle school building project.

Dear North Reading, Thanksgiving has arrived.  We join our family and friends to enjoy our turkey dinner, catch up, and root for our favorite team.  You can begin to see the excitement build for the gift-giving holiday that is right around the corner. This year North Reading has the ability to receive a gift that has been dreamed of and is much needed: a state-of-art high school and middle school.  The school will reflect the academic excellence that has attracted families to North Reading these past 15+ years. This gift comes wrapped with state reimbursement of 51.54 percent of eligible scopes. Growing up many of us would search out all the hiding places in hopes of find out what our gifts were; the Secondary Schools Building Committee (…

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Mel Webster

1:14 am on Saturday, November 26, 2011

Please take advantage of this opportunity, Tuesday night at 7 at the high school, to hear more details about the new high school/middle school project, as well as to see pictures and visualizations of the new buildings. The SSBC hopes to be able to provide additional financial information on the project and Brad Dore, from the project's architecture firm, will play a key role in the presentation.   more ›

Week in Review

Top Five Articles This Past Week

These five stories had North Reading talking.

Tisei, Ryers and Medea had North Reading talking this past week. Check out the top five articles, in no particular order: 1. Tisei to Officially Announce Run Tuesday 2. What is going on with the building behind Ryers? 3. Why Are Officials Advocating for New Schools? [POLL] 4. Masquers 'Medea' Mesmerizes 5. Hornets Can't Keep Up With Hamilton-Wenham

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Week in Review

Top Five Articles This Past Week

These five stories had North Reading talking.

The Haunted Playground at Clarke Park, new school building project and Food Pantry had North Reading talking this week. 1. PHOTOS: Haunted Playground 2. Off-duty Cop's Suspicions Lead to Three Burglary Arrests 3. SSBC Presents Proposed Plans for New School 4. Will the Food Pantry Adhere to Town Requirements? 5. Contest: Win A Free Trip to NY Or LA

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SSBC Presents Proposed Plans for New School

The Secondary School Building Committee's presentation drew questions, thoughtful reflection and preliminary support for the decision to build a-state-of-the-art secondary school.

"Keep North Reading proud" has emerged as one of several reasons to move forward with building a new combined middle/high school facility. SSBC member Janene Imbriano presented an update of the completed plans approved by the state and the plans being worked on in a break-out segment of Monday night's school committee meeting hosted at the Batchelder School.    Imbriano revealed results from a recent survey of high school students  indicated a high degree of confidence in the quality of their education, and the committment of teachers and staff. Yet, less than 40 percent indicated having school pride. Parent comments As one parent in attendence put it, students see the facilities of other towns and realize NRHS is outdated by comparison. "…

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School Building Project to Be Discussed at SSBC Meeting

Attend a meeting on Monday at the Batchelder School to learn more about the new high school/middle school building project.

The following was submitted by Deanna Castro: On Monday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. you are invited to get the first glimpse of the proposed state of the art high school and middle school building project to be presented at the Batchelder School. The brief presentation will be followed by a live Q & A.  Secondary School Building Committee (SSBC) members will present a timeline, features and benefits of the proposed schools, and ways to leverage multiple media sources to learn more about the project.  The Batchelder School will host the meeting. The SSBC presentation will be followed by student performances that are sure to delight before the official School Committee meeting commences. This is the first in a series of five informational sessions…

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Building Committee Considers Construction Choices

The Secondary School Building Committee is engaged in receiving input from subcontrators for a new school building.

The Secondary School Building Committee (SSBC) met on Tuesday night and watched a presentation by Scott Robbins from Vanderweil Engineers about heating/cooling systems for new school buildings. Robbins is one of a couple of subcontractors who have come before the SSBC to familiarize them with state-of-the-art systems and current building codes. Robbins explained theories and models of air circulation and displacement of room air. The committee considered environmental codes and air systems that comply with them. He informed the committee that the architect has to consider anticipated conditions such as highly humid weather, hot weather, drainage off of flat roof construction from heavy rain and snow, and ventilation of exhaust so that the …

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 26

Your guide to North Reading today.

Today is Tuesday, July 26. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 85 degrees today and drop to 63 in the evening. Expect showers in the morning. 2. International Desserts. Head to the Flint Memorial Library for International Dessert Night at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dessert to share and sample others. 3. Community Planning Commission. The Community Planning Commission will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Zoning and planning awards for projects are just two items listed on the agenda. 4. Secondary School Building Committee. The Secondary School Building Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the library of the middle school. Both the Chairman and Superintendent reports will be discussed at the …

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