THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 Page 3 Renovations underway at Belmonte School (The following info is from a press release issued yesterday by the Town Manager’s offi ce.) S augus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee and the School Building Committee are pleased to announce that construction is underway at Belmonte School to make necessary renovations to the structure and convert the previously grades 6-8 Middle School into an Upper Elementary School serving grades 2-5. This renovation is the second phase in the Town’s comprehensive, District-Wide Master Plan Solution, which will change the way education is delivered in the community and help the school district achieve its goal to become a top-rated school district in Massachusetts. “It is extremely exciting to see the community’s vision become a reality after years of working together on this collaborative effort,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “This District-Wide Master Plan Solution, when paired with the newly implemented 21st Century Education Plan that was approved and adopted by the School Committee, will continue to change the way education is delivered and valued within our community.” “We are all hoping for the pandemic to pass so that our students can enjoy this tremendous educational facility that the residents of Saugus overwhelmingly supported,” stated Crabtree. The renovations to Belmonte School will include but may not be limited to: • Upgrades to all classrooms, including instructional techGina S Soldano REALTOR® ABR®, AHWD, e-PRO®, GREEN, MRP®, PSA®, SFR®, SRES®, SRS® Broker/Associate Millennium Real Estate 291 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149 (857) 272-4270 Gina.Soldano@era.com gsoldanorealtor.com Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law AT THE WORK SITE: The Belmonte School Renovation project is the second phase in the Town’s comprehensive, District-Wide Master Plan Solution. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) nology, all new furnishings and new classroom storage and fi nishes lic areas • Updated fi nishes to all pub• New bleachers, lighting and sports fl ooring at the gymnasium • New age-appropriate furnishings, lighting and finishes at the media center and cafeteria • Reconfiguration and upgrades to the school’s administration area to include a secure main entrance and updated offi ces and support areas • Resurfacing parking and roadways • Drainage upgrades and improvements • Construction of a new play area that is age-appropriate for Upper Elementary School students, located at the rear of the site In addition, the existing shop wing will be renovated into a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) center with maker space, science and arts classrooms and new District Administration offi ces with a separate visitor entrance. The first phase of the DisCASH FOR GOLD RENOVATIONS | SEE PAGE 17 WE’RE BUYING GOLD SILVER PLATINUM DIAMONDS Class rings, wedding sets, pendants, earrings,pins, broaches, watches, dental, coins Redeem this coupon for up to an extra $50 in CASH toward your transaction You will receive $25 CASH on any $100 transaction $50 CASH on any $500 transaction Veterans receive an additional 10% back Exclude coin and better. Not to be combined with any other offer. One per customer UNIVERSAL DENTAL LAB 7 BROADWAY * MALDEN 781-324-2770 Rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants Rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, loose trict-Wide Master Plan Solution entailed the demolition of Saugus’s previous high school and subsequent construction of a brand-new, grades 6-12 Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Middle-High School. In June of 2017, an overwhelming majority of Saugus residents voted to support a new, 21st-century education plan, Middle-High School and District-Wide Master Plan Solution that will continue to prioritize education within the community. Following the 71 percent approval vote, the MSBA awarded the Town a grant of up to $63.8 million to build the Middle-High School. The newly completed MidIs Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Broken, Mismatched, Fine, Jewelry We Buy Any And All Conditions! Not sure what you have??
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