Superintendent reports new middle school progress and River Road sewer work; lane closures planned

Superintendent (administration) briefed the board on construction progress for the new middle school and related traffic impacts.

He said the district’s new network was "officially lit up today at 04:00," enabling unique device passwords and tightened security. He also described continuing progress at the new middle school (final paint, tiling, flooring scheduled) and said the building at 71 Wyndham Center Road is expected to be ready to start moving in about 48 weeks. Separately, he warned River Road commuters that a sewer extension tied to the middle-school work will start night operations and is expected to take about three weeks; daytime lane reductions will alter traffic patterns near Manchester School.

Administration said members would schedule tours of the new middle school and that off-site improvements (traffic calming, pedestrian work and widening on River Road) will begin in about two weeks. Board members asked that the district provide an infographic and periodic updates on transitions to help families follow transportation and placement changes.