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The City’s Capital Projects Division will be replacing the chiller and overhauling the cooling system at the Kennedy School this spring/fall (2024).

Contact Information
Phone Number:
Engineering Division 617-625-6600 ext. 5400
Constituent Services 311 (617-666-3311)

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About the Project

The existing air conditioning system at the Kennedy School has reached the end of its service life. Through this project, the city is undertaking a complete replacement of aging cooling system equipment and installing a new building control system. This work will increase the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of the school’s cooling system.


Anticipated Work Schedule:  

Work will begin in early April or soon after and run through the fall with anticipated project completion in December.


Construction Impacts:  

Temporary parking restrictions and short-term road closures will be required periodically.  

Sign up for Somerville City Alerts at somervillema.gov/alerts to receive additional notification. Work hours on weekdays will be restricted to 7AM–7PM. Work will take place on select Saturdays, work hours for Saturday are between 9AM–7PM.



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