John Wallace Middle School Project advances through Wings 3, 4 with punch list work underway
The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee unanimously approved nine invoices and one payment application totaling $1,458,733.61. Chairman Stephen Woods and five committee members voted to pay vendors including Robert H. Lord ($377,666.46), CSG ($22,209.53), and Friar Architecture
John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee · Meeting of January 15, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee unanimously approved nine invoices and one payment application totaling $1,458,733.61. Chairman Stephen Woods and five committee members voted to pay vendors including Robert H. Lord ($377,666.46), CSG ($22,209.53), and Friar Architecture ($9,176.24), along with Payment Application 7 for $1,052,424.38.
Owner's Project Manager Eileen Eagle reported that Wings 3 and 4 have opened successfully for staff and students, with remaining punch list items including installation of security cameras and maglocks. Wing 6 demolition has begun, with project staff reviewing lessons from earlier phases to inform the next stage of construction.
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Source: the John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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