Committee considers $16.8M school air-conditioning plan with window units
Permanent Building Committee reviews school air-conditioning plan with window units at $16.8 million. James Manzolini presented three options for air conditioning four schools (Bates, Fiske, Schofield, Middle), with the School Committee selecting window units in classrooms at $16.8 million
Permanent Building Committee · Meeting of May 28, 2026
WELLESLEY — Permanent Building Committee reviews school air-conditioning plan with window units at $16.8 million. James Manzolini presented three options for air conditioning four schools (Bates, Fiske, Schofield, Middle), with the School Committee selecting window units in classrooms at $16.8 million estimated cost. The committee unanimously approved a $21,488.34 payment for Warren Building HVAC work and invoices totaling $62,987.11 for ongoing projects.
Design for the school air-conditioning project begins mid-November 2026, with construction potentially starting January 2028; electrical upgrades will be needed at two schools.
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Source: the Permanent Building Committee meeting of May 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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