New Britain benefited from a state package last fall that ensures funding reimbursement of 95% for this project, through the state’s school construction grant program. “It’s an 18-month project with completion expected in December 2022,” Newfield Senior Project Manager Matt Glaser said. The building’s footprint will increase by about 17,000 sq. ft. to an estimated 107,000 sq. ft. on the 8-acre property, but will certainly not encroach on the surrounding neighborhood. In fact, officials said, one of the project goals is to improve accessibility and ease traffic congestion around the school, which abuts Newington Ave., Chapman St., Sunset Ave. and Market St. Among the planned renovations and upgrades are a new roof, family resource and health center as well as a dedicated wing for deaf and hard-of-hearing students throughout the district. Handicapped-accessibility is another priority and all restrooms, doorways and other areas will be brought up to code.
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