Committee OKs $265,629 Watertown High change order

School Building Committee · Meeting of April 15, 2026

WATERTOWN — The Watertown School Building Committee approved a $265,628.98 change order for Watertown High School. Christy, who presented the project update, said the package covers items including solar lightning protection, replacement HDMI cables for classroom panels and elevator shaft dampers. The current total project budget is $220,538,835, and the project is about $1 million under the city's budget.

The MSBA's maximum reimbursement stays at $51,232,933. Eversource tapped down transformers last week to stop voltage swings, and HVAC startup is set for next Tuesday. Furniture delivery begins May 4.

The committee also approved $2,562,512.80 in a construction requisition and $607,397.30 in middle school design invoices.

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