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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