Public Forum to Discuss Proposed New School Construction Project Scheduled on May 12 at GCC
Franklin County Technical School invites residents, town officials, and community and business leaders to our upcoming Community Forum to discuss the proposed new Franklin County Technical School building project.
The public session will be held on Tuesday, May 12th from 6-8 p.m. at Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive, Greenfield, MA. This is the last of three scheduled community forums being hosted by FCTS regarding the proposed new school.
Franklin County Technical School Superintendent Richard Martin and others will discuss all aspects of the project and the public is encouraged to ask questions and share their thoughts.
The session will provide an overview of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process, the educational and facility needs driving this project, and how the proposal supports the future of vocational and technical education across the school’s 19-town district.
FCTS is proposing to build a new 211,075 square foot, H-shaped school adjacent to its current location at 82 Industrial Boulevard, Turners Falls. If the project is approved by member communities, the school is projected to be open by for the beginning of the 2030-2031 school year. The communities vote on the proposal in October.
Representatives from the architectural design team and Owner’s Project Management firm will also be on hand to present details of the proposed design, answer questions, and discuss the timeline and next steps. In addition, the projected fiscal impact to the district towns will be communicated to ensure transparency and understanding of the financial considerations involved.
The public’s input and participation are essential as we work together to ensure Franklin County Technical School continues to meet the educational and workforce needs of our students and communities for decades to come.
For more information call Franklin County Technical School at 413-863-9561. For information about the construction proposal, check out www.fctsnewbuildingproject.us.