Town officials voted to move forward with the demolition of two blighted former middle school buildings, although the site’s future remains unclear. Plans to demolish the former Michael J. Whalen Junior High School building and renovate the free-standing gymnasium, were altered from plans to develop a community campus at the site after the Legislative Council voted last year to reallocate millions of funds to addressing sinking foundations in the Newhall neighborhood, which was once a site of dumping for industrial waste. The town initially approved contracts with 7-Summits Construction to serve as construction manager at risk and with BL Companies for demolition and site planning. According to White, the current demolition plans are not tied to any future construction at this time. He said it is expected to be a flat, grassy area although some pavement restoration may be required. White said BL Companies is also committed to communication information about air quality during demolition to residents.

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