Tuesday, January 1, 2008

New Year Brings A New Look For School

The Times wishes our readers a happy 2008!

With the new year comes a new look for Dorchester Public Schools. During the final days of December, a construction crew from Ayars & Ayars erected the walls of the school's new west campus, encapsulating the gymnasium.

The sight is one to behold, as a steady stream of onlookers has filed past the construction site in recent days. (Our thanks to Ron Sehnert for sending us the picture of his 9th Street view.)

With the west campus walls up and the large crane on site, workers will now begin framing the roof, removing casting beds, pouring floors and starting interior work.

Construction on the western portion of the project is slated to continue through spring. Demolition of the 1927 building will go ahead as planned on or around May 15. The Times has not been informed whether if any special events are planned to commemorate the 80 years of education provided in the 1927 school building.

It is known, however, that Superintendent Don Pieper is forming a committee to oversee the school auction planned for May 9.

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