NEXT STEPS IN THE GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT
The summer brought a flurry of activity to the Galvin Middle School (GMS) project. While students and staff were off campus, the team from Consigli Construction spent this time completing the project’s “enabling phase” which is done to prepare the site for constructing the building itself in the summer of 2026.
A new roadway was built around the current GMS to set the stage for the new family and bus drop off during construction, and many areas were cleared to provision for future work and auxiliary parking.
In the spring 2026, Principal Jon Mulhern and his team plan on piloting the new loop around the school to iron out the drop off and pick up logistics, operations and flow. It will require adjustments and patience throughout the process.
We were very thankful that the GMS Team designed the road in a manner that allows Canton Youth Soccer to continue full use of the back fields this year and through construction.
Ai3 Architects have been meeting with teachers and staff to delve into specific design details of rooms and spaces at the new GMS. The decisions made during these educational programming sessions will have a tremendous impact on the look and feel of the new Galvin School — lending to an open and inviting learning environment that aligns with the Educational Plan.
The GMS Project Team, meanwhile, continues to meet on a weekly basis to provide updates between the District, OPM LeftField, Ai3, and Consigli. These meetings ensure that all stakeholders are engaged. For example, we recently met with youth sports and recreation leaders to review designs for the exterior grounds.
Additionally, these meetings allow us to review the budget and ensure we are on time, which is required in the process outlined by the MSBA – Massachusetts School Building Authority — the state entity which is providing partial funding for the project.
“The Canton community has been incredibly involved in this project,” said Superintendent Derek Folan. “This support has proven invaluable. We invite you to stay involved as the project progresses and we get closer to opening the doors to the new GMS in the fall of 2028.”
Watch the video put together by Consigli showing the logistics of the construction project.
Project Timeline and Status
JULY 2029
GMS Building Project Completed (Debt Exclusion Starts)
JULY 2029
New Athletic Fields and Parking Opens
FALL 2028
The Old Galvin Middle School is Torn Down to Build Athletic Fields and Parking
SEPTEMBER 2028
The New Galvin Middle School Opens
JULY 2025
Early Site Enabling Begins With Construction of a Revised Access Road
DECEMBER 2024
Geo-Thermal Test Well Drilling Completed Successfully
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Debt Exclusion Yes Vote by 74.2%
November 18, 2024
Town Meeting was held at the Canton High School and the GMS project recevied a YES vote from residents to fund the project and to have the ballot vote on December 10
AUGUST 28, 2024
The MSBA Board of Directors Approve the Project to enter into a Project Funding Agreement with the MSBA
JUNE 27, 2024
The project team files Schematic Design Submission to the MSBA
Shortcuts
MSBA WEBSITE
Click here for more information about funding and protocols of capital improvement projects in the Commonwealth’s public schools
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
