UPDATE: Pleasant St roof overhang at Longsjo Middle School

I've gotten a few requests to repair the Pleasant St overhang at Longsjo Middle School ... in March I was told they would be looking into an Aesthetic fix as it is structurally safe... got another repair request today so asked the status and got this response from Superintendent Jokela:

Councilor
I have appointed current Finance and Operations Director, Craig Chalifoux, as the lead for this project. We will meet with a local contractor this week to create a plan and project which improves the overhangs aesthetics before Thanksgiving. An aesthetic approach is far more feasible than a replacement which would have involved engineering/architectural design plus construction. We will apprise you and the community of our progress.

...thanks to all the parents and administration that shared their concerns for this.

Chapter 70 Education Funding check presentation

💲 Attended this morning's BIG CHECK ceremony at McKay Arts Academy presented to Fitchburg for Fitchburg Public Schools by Senator Dean A. Tran!
$4,337,244 additional funding from the State of Massachusetts Chapter 70 to Fitchburg! MUCH needed.
I spoke with Superintendent Jokela and he noted that much of that was accounted for in their budget... but that there is an additional $1M or so they will be able to use for school infrastructure and other academic needs as determined by the School Committee that was in attendance as was the Mayor.
Always proud to attend our events and support Fitchburg representing the city as a City Councilor 👍

Chapter 70 Education Funding check presentation held at Mckay Arts Academy this morning!!