Building a Better BMR

08/06/2026

It was great to attend the Joint School Committee, Select Board, and Finance Committee meeting tonight!
Here are a few important updates on the proposed new high school project:

August 26 is a key date! The MSBA will review the project, and we'll learn:
• Whether the project has been approved
• The total cost of the project
• How much state funding will be provided through reimbursement

After that, each town will a ballot vote to decide whether to move forward with building the new high school. This will be a ballot vote only—there will not be a Town Meeting vote.
Obviously, I will be voting YES!

The towns are still working to finalize the date of the vote, and as always, we'll keep you updated as soon as those details are available.

The biggest takeaway from tonight's meeting is that we won't have the final numbers until after the state's review and approval process on August 26. Once those official figures are released we will make sure to share them.

07/09/2026

Take a look at these preliminary designs for the new school building. One thing I learned at the Building Committee Meeting, was that with this new site layout "Agony Hill" will be going away. If you know, you know!

07/09/2026

I was so glad to attend the Building Committee meeting this evening! It was inspiring to see such a dedicated group of community members working hard to bring a new BMR building to life.

I learned a lot about the vision for the potential new school and enjoyed hearing the thoughtful discussions about the design and, most importantly, what will best serve our students and our community.

I'll be sharing more updates as I learn more! In the meantime, if you have specific questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] and I'll do my best to get you the information you're looking for.

Exciting things are happening, and I can't wait to keep everyone informed!

07/07/2026

The School Building Committee has been so busy since the approval of the feasibility study. See the graphic below to see how much work has been done!

07/06/2026

Building a Better BMR is back!

We will be posting frequently this summer to keep you informed about the BMR Building Project. We are just a few community members and we are looking for more to join us to help spread the word about this important building project!

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project that will benefit students, families, and our entire community for generations to come.

Whether you have experience in planning, fundraising, communications, or simply want to lend your voice and ideas, we'd love to have you involved!

If you're interested in serving on the committee, please take a few minutes to complete our Google Form:
https://forms.gle/Rn53jrYyYtMR1LzH7

Thank you for helping us build a strong future for our students. We hope you'll join us on this exciting journey!

We are looking for volunteers to help raise awareness about the BMR Building Project and support a YES vote for the building project Fall 2026.

11/05/2025

Community Presentation on the School Building project with MSBA.
🗓️ November 10th
🕕 6PM
✅ Join in-person or virtually.

https://vimeo.com/event/5488993?fl=so&fe=fs&fbclid=IwVERDUAN3rbNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeabK-DametgzK1VizMTNt8lnn4TksUGRI46R3CG7efnto2s22fSNQOcUWeYA_t_E_cK4-OCoSGG4VRA-GBSpQ

Livestream link

06/03/2025

Sharing some information from the school!!

03/04/2025

Reminder‼️ BMRSD Visioning community meeting tonight at 6pm. For those unable to attend in person, a link has been provided for the live feed of the meeting. Please make an effort to join us in person or virtually!

https://vimeo.com/event/4963856?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR02YlWaJpBMBX_j_oFLLft9s3zN8FDUwsvWgA5Ak1ruPzBksPHK6HOIPsw_aem_sumt6PuSLjmyjrkmlWBoyw

02/23/2025

ATTENTION BLACKSTONE & MILLVILLE RESIDENTS:

BMRSD Educational Visioning Community Forum
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
📍 Location: BMRHS Cafeteria – 175 Lincoln Street
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Dear BMRSD Community,

We invite you to be a vital part of shaping the future of our schools! Please join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for a Community Educational Visioning Forum led by DRA Architects and New Vista Design.

This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn about the educational and design priorities that have emerged from our first two visioning sessions as part of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Feasibility Study.

Your voice is essential as we work together to reimagine and improve Blackstone Millville Regional High School (BMRHS).

During this session, you will:
✅ Gain insight into the progress made so far
✅ Share your thoughts, priorities, and concerns
✅ Help influence the design of a renovated and/or new school facility Your input will have a direct impact on the final design approach, ensuring our schools reflect the needs and aspirations of our students, educators, and community.

We look forward to your participation—your ideas matter! Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Reach out to Jason DeFalco or Jacki Diogo with any questions.

[email protected] [email protected]

Let’s build a brighter future together!

Thanks,
BMRHS School Building Committee

02/23/2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6-8PM the community is invited to participate in the BMRSD Visioning Forum and gain insight into the current progress of the feasibility study.

ATTENTION BLACKSTONE & MILLVILLE RESIDENTS:

BMRSD Educational Visioning Community Forum
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
📍 Location: BMRHS Cafeteria – 175 Lincoln Street
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Dear BMRSD Community,

We invite you to be a vital part of shaping the future of our schools! Please join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for a Community Educational Visioning Forum led by DRA Architects and New Vista Design.

This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn about the educational and design priorities that have emerged from our first two visioning sessions as part of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Feasibility Study.

Your voice is essential as we work together to reimagine and improve Blackstone Millville Regional High School (BMRHS).

During this session, you will:
✅ Gain insight into the progress made so far
✅ Share your thoughts, priorities, and concerns
✅ Help influence the design of a renovated and/or new school facility Your input will have a direct impact on the final design approach, ensuring our schools reflect the needs and aspirations of our students, educators, and community.

We look forward to your participation—your ideas matter! Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Reach out to Jason DeFalco or Jacki Diogo with any questions.

[email protected] [email protected]

Let’s build a brighter future together!

Thanks,
BMRHS School Building Committee