By HOLLY GASKILL

Norwell Community Schools ceremoniously opened the new middle school building Tuesday afternoon. 

The board of trustees for Norwell Community Schools cuts a ribbon symbolically marking the completion of the new Norwell Middle School building. Pictured are, from left, members Corey Krug, Chad Kline, Angie Topp, Gene Donaghy and Traci Neuenschwander.

The $42 million project broke ground in 2022, but as Superintendent Mike Springer noted in a special ribbon cutting Tuesday, the new building has been four years in the making for the district. The school partnered with Schmidt Associates and Engineering Resources for the design and with Weigand Construction for construction management. 

Superintendent Mike Springer as he spoke about the four-year project.

After favorable winter weather, construction is also wrapping up one month earlier than expected. Springer celebrated the collaborative efforts of all parties — including the Norwell maintenance team — for the smooth process. 

A new Norwell Middle School classroom.

“And finally, we sincerely appreciate the support that our community has shown for the project,” Springer concluded. The doors were then opened for those in attendance to peruse throughout the new space. 

The school board held its meeting in the middle school following the ribbon cutting. Pictured above, the board set up in the common area space above the staircase. Left to right are Assistant Superintendent Anna Murphy, Superintendent Mike Springer, and board members Gene Donaghy, Chad Kline, Angie Topp, Traci Neuenschwander and Corey Krug.

Staff have begun to move into and settle into their new rooms, but the process is just getting started. Demolition of the old building is expected to begin soon.

Alivia, Avery and Abby Burnau and Hannah Tomlin sit together in the new common area. (Photos by Holly Gaskill)
Those in attendance for the ribbon cutting were invited to explore the school afterward. Pictured above is the staircase next to the media center, which also have a seating area built along the wall.

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