East Bridgewater

Central Elementary School

Building Project

 

Project Updates

August Update

The New Central Elementary School Project has completed the initial phase of site preparation for the building’s pre-loading compaction program. Over the summer, the large soil pile within the construction fence was reshaped and landscaped, with new grass now visible within the work area as students and staff return for the new school year.

The pre-loading process is designed to improve and stabilize the soil conditions beneath the future building foundation. Settlement monitoring will continue through October 2026 to confirm that the area achieves the engineered design requirements. This phase will involve routine survey monitoring and will not require heavy construction deliveries, trucking, or equipment.

The construction area will remain securely isolated from the Jr./Sr. High School and Central Elementary School buildings, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, and play areas. Pedestrian, school bus, and vehicle access will remain protected and unchanged, and the monitoring work is not expected to impact school operations.

Upcoming activities through October 2026 will include continued survey monitoring of the settlement system components and periodic perimeter fence monitoring to maintain a clean and secure site.

Overall, the project continues to move forward on schedule, with strong coordination between the Town, project team, and community as East Bridgewater advances toward a new, modern elementary school.

 

Watch these mini video’s about the existing school

Episode 1 – Gym

Episode 2 – Accessibility

Episode 3 – Classroom Challenges

Episode 4 – Hallway Difficulties

Episode 5 – Temporary Modules

Episode 6 – Arts & Crafts Room

Episode 7 – Cafeteria Problems

Episode 8 – Server Room Mess

Episode 9 – Nurses Room

Episode 10 – 3rd Floor Ventilation

Episode 11 – Bathrooms

Project Timeline and Status

March 24, 2026

Town of East Bridgewater approves the Design Development set to be submitted to MSBA

January 21, 2026

East Bridgewater Enlists Gilbane as their Construction Manager at Risk

November 15, 2025

Town of East Bridgewater approves the Project

August 28, 2025

East Bridgewater Submits the Schematic Design to the MSBA

JUNE 18, 2025

MSBA Approves East Bridgewater to move into Schematic Design

May 1, 2025

East Bridgewater Submits the Preferred Schematic Report to the MSBA

January 9, 2025

East Bridgewater Preliminary Design Program to the MSBA

September 23, 2024

East Bridgewater Enlists Raymond Design Associates as their Designer

May 2, 2024

East Bridgewater Enlists LeftField , LLC as their Owner’s Project Manager (OPM)

February 28, 2024

MSBA invites East Bridgewater to the Feasibility Study for Central Elementary School

December 22, 2022

MSBA Invites East Bridgewater to the Eligibility Period for an MSBA Project for Central Elementary School

April 2, 2022

East Bridgewater Submitts a Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Central Elementary School project

Shortcuts

MSBA WEBSITE

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Click here for a reference guide to clarify context and meaning to common terms used in the building process for public projects

PROJECT UPDATES

Module 6 – Detailed Design

The District and its team continue to advance the project and the MSBA continues to monitor the project to ensure it remains on track and meets the expectation of both the District and the MSBA as defined in the Project Funding Agreement. In general terms, the MSBA ensures that the project team works within the requirements contained in the MSBA’s Base Contracts and Base Contract Amendments for Owner’s Project Managers (OPM) and Designer Services. Additionally, the MSBA assigns a Commissioning Consultant to the project who facilitates an intensive quality assurance process and ensures that the new or renovated building operates efficiently and as the owner intended. Specifically, the District and its team generate construction documents which are reviewed by the MSBA in accordance with the requirements prescribed in the above-mentioned contracts.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

Community Forum #7

May 6, 2026

Special Town Meeting

November 10, 2025 7pm at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium

Community Forum #6

Novemeber 6, 2025

Community Forum #5

September 23, 2025

Community Forum #4

July 31, 2025

Community Forum #3

June 12, 2025

Community Forum #2

April 8, 2025

Community Forum #1

December 10, 2024

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