When students return to the Stratton School in September, they will find the ground-floor classrooms new tiling. Gone will be old carpets, which covered asbestos-laden tiles.
The asbestos removal began in mid-July was completed during the first week in August, Principal Michael Hanna said.
The carpeting contributed to some mold buildup over the summer in recent years, adding that “generally, then, the air quality will be much improved by this project.”
Diane Johnson, chief financial officer for the public schools, reported that abatement was awarded to Premier Abatement & Labor Services of Methuen for $31,132. Tile replacement was awarded to MJ Connors Co. for $28,649. That work is expected to be completed by the end of the week of Aug. 11.
Hanna said the projects were funded through the town’s capital plan. They were on a list waiting until funding was appropriated, which occurred last spring.
The school, built in 1962, awaits renovation or rebuilding. It is the last of seven town elementary schools to receive such work.
This story was published Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014.
