WORK NOTICE

Underground Utility Work

C. Naughton will begin advancing underground utility work from behind the school to Standish Ave starting tomorrow, Wednesday 1/31. The installation of handholes will commence within the sidewalk near the Parke Ave intersection.

At all times, they will ensure one lane of traffic will remain open during construction. We are aware of the morning bus drop-off on Standish Ave, and the crew has confirmed they will prioritize this within their schedule to minimize disruptions.

Following this phase, work will continue around the school in the following order: Standish Rd, Huckins Ave, and Mayflower Rd. We will provide updates before advancing to each new section.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this next phase of work, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you!

Squantum School Updates

Construction Manager

City Infrastructure Work

Construction Manager

At the November 12, 2024, City Council Hearing, the City announced the selection of Lee Kennedy Company as the Construction Manager for the highly anticipated new Squantum School. This decision comes after a thorough and competitive selection process conducted by the School Building Committee.

The selection process began with six highly qualified contenders, each bringing unique strengths and expertise to the table. After careful evaluation of proposals, interviews, and extensive deliberations, the School Building Committee determined that Lee Kennedy Company was the best fit to lead the construction of this important community project.

City Council

City Infrastructure Work

Construction Manager

On December 16, 2024, the Quincy City Council voted unanimously to approve an appropriation of $108,712,832 to fund the New Squantum Elementary School Project.

This critical vote allows the City of Quincy and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to move forward by entering into a Project Funding Agreement (PFA). The PFA outlines the terms of the grant funding provided by the State for this significant project.

Under the agreement, the maximum total grant funding from the MSBA for the New Squantum Elementary School will amount to $38,346,953, helping to make this ambitious project a reality.

City Infrastructure Work

The City of Quincy has awarded the contract for undergrounding utilities around the Squantum School to C. Naughton Company in late December 2024. Work is scheduled to begin on January 6, 2025 and will continue through the spring, subject to weather conditions.

This project will impact Huckins Avenue, Standish Road, and Mayflower Road, immediately adjacent to the school property.

To receive updates and notices regarding this work, please submit your email address via the contact form in the FAQ tab.

About The Squantum School Project

The Neighborhood Impact

The project team will strive to maintain a safe working environment for students throughout the project. The new design is considering ways to minimize the impact to the surrounding community during the phases of construction as well as post construction. A portion of the existing Squantum School will remain operational throughout the project and will be supplemented with temporary modular classrooms. The adjacent parkland will only be temporarily used during construction and will be restored when the project is complete.

The Look of the School

The school will be designed to compliment the Squantum neighborhood by scaling to be appropriate for the residential neighborhood and to reflect the values of the seaside community.

The Design Process

The project is currently in the Design Development phase, where the design is refined to a more detailed level. This follows the Schematic Design phase, during which the project team translated the initial concepts into preliminary drawings. In this phase, drawings are further developed to provide a clearer understanding of the building's design. While not fully detailed for construction, these drawings are comprehensive enough to convey the design intent and key aspects of the building.

In January 2025, the project will advance to the Construction Document phase.