Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting Recap – July 13, 2026
The Facilities Master Plan (FMP) Steering Committee met on July 13, 2026, to discuss community engagement ideas, review the Existing Conditions Report, and to discuss the FMP and Education Model timelines.
Community Engagement Updates
- FMP Community Engagement Subcommittee has met weekly and brainstormed two initiatives to broaden public awareness and participation:
- Board & Committee “roadshow”: A structured outreach effort will bring FMP Steering Committee to other Dedham boards and committees to provide updates, explain the project’s significance, and encourage resident involvement
- FMP members will develop a slide deck for consistent messaging
- Building Narratives: Short, accessible stories highlighting the people, purposes, and challenges of individual town‑owned buildings will be published throughout the summer
- Goal is to build awareness and emotional connection, particularly around lesser‑known facilities
Review of Existing Conditions Report
- FMP Steering Committee completed an in‑depth review of the draft Existing Conditions Report prepared by Arrowstreet
- Committee members reviewed high‑level condition summaries for all town‑owned buildings, with updates including:
- Clarification of facility conditions at Greenlodge, Capen School, Endicott Library, and others
- Ensuring accurate uses are reflected for Saint Mary’s Parking Lot, Transfer Station, and Dolan Center
- Town staff met with Arrowstreet to discuss inaccuracies, update capital histories, and ensure consistency across building assessments
- Arrowstreet provided the FMP Steering Committee with an updated report based on committee and staff feedback
Project Timeline Updates and High-Level Overview of Next Steps
- School Committee requested additional time to conduct public outreach before selecting its three preferred school configuration options which will be included in the FMP
- Arrowstreet is revising the project timeline to reflect this shift; adjustments are not expected to impact the overall project budget
- Next steps* for the FMP include:
- Summer 2026: Town facility option development by Arrowstreet with feedback by FMP Steering Committee
- Fall 2026: Presentation of Town options; public feedback period; initial cost estimate work for Town and School facilities
- Winter 2026–2027: Draft Facilities Master Plan released for public input ahead of final report and recommendations
*Detailed timeline under development and will be shared community-wide once dates are finalized
August 10 FMP Steering Committee Agenda
The next FMP Steering Committee public meeting will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Town Hall in Meeting Room 302 (3rd Floor). The agenda includes discussion about the FMP Project timeline, a presentation by Arrowstreet of Initial Town Building Options, and Discussion with Arrowstreet about a Building Condition Executive Summary Template. This meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
Recent Project Updates and Communications
Check out our most recent communications about this project, available on the Town website News page and FMP project page, and sign up to receive these updates via email:
More Information
- Subscribe for Email Notifications: www.dedhamma.gov/subscribe and select "Facilities Master Plan" from the list of news topics
- Project Page: View project documents, updates, and stay engaged on our FMP Project Page
