Welcome!
We at RSU 57 believe not only in the education of our students, but the success of our athletes! The Massabeisc High school athletic complex is struggling and we need all the support we can get! This renovation not only would help the image of our school community, it will also instate a great deal of confidence in our athletes! We appreciate all the support we can get from both athletes and the communities that make up our great district!
Update!
Massabesic Athletic Complex
Renovation Project Update
Waterboro, April, 2015
The RSU 57 School Board approved sending the issue of the field and athletic facility renovation to voters during the upcoming June 9th election based on the recommendation the Finance Committee. Voters will be asked to approve a bond of $3.1 million for a project that will cost $3.9 million. The balance will come from grants, donations and district capital funds.
-Public opportunity to vote on this bond item will be included the general elections set for Tuesday June 9, 2015.
-Public Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium
-This project will include:
-Creating a Stadium Complex for use by more High School and Community teams and organizations
-Resurfacing the track, which is currently unusable for competition due to deterioration. This renovation will provide a safe location for athletes to practice and for community members alike. Massabesic will also be able to host track meets again including potentially regional and state competitions.
-Widening the field surface to accommodate soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and other field sports, adding greater access to lighted competition areas. This piece of the project will include a synthetic surface which will allow many more teams to have access to the field.
-Installing permanent bleachers to accommodate spectator seating for all events.
-Replacing the tennis courts for High School competition and public use.
-Adding bathroom facilities, storage facilities and parking to accommodate the public.
-If approved in November the project will be bid with the expectation of beginning construction in the spring of 2016. Local contractors and businesses will be encouraged to bid on this project or participate however possible.
Renovation Project Update
Waterboro, April, 2015
The RSU 57 School Board approved sending the issue of the field and athletic facility renovation to voters during the upcoming June 9th election based on the recommendation the Finance Committee. Voters will be asked to approve a bond of $3.1 million for a project that will cost $3.9 million. The balance will come from grants, donations and district capital funds.
-Public opportunity to vote on this bond item will be included the general elections set for Tuesday June 9, 2015.
-Public Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium
-This project will include:
-Creating a Stadium Complex for use by more High School and Community teams and organizations
-Resurfacing the track, which is currently unusable for competition due to deterioration. This renovation will provide a safe location for athletes to practice and for community members alike. Massabesic will also be able to host track meets again including potentially regional and state competitions.
-Widening the field surface to accommodate soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and other field sports, adding greater access to lighted competition areas. This piece of the project will include a synthetic surface which will allow many more teams to have access to the field.
-Installing permanent bleachers to accommodate spectator seating for all events.
-Replacing the tennis courts for High School competition and public use.
-Adding bathroom facilities, storage facilities and parking to accommodate the public.
-If approved in November the project will be bid with the expectation of beginning construction in the spring of 2016. Local contractors and businesses will be encouraged to bid on this project or participate however possible.