News

May 14, 2012
The MSBA Issues Request to Provide Insurance and Risk Management Consultant Services

The MSBA requests Responses from licensed firms or individuals interested in providing insurance and risk management consulting services to assist the MSBA, on an as needed basis, with the various insurance and risk management issues that may arise in the administration of the MSBA’s programs and operations.

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April 27, 2012
The MSBA Helps Break Ground for the New Briggs Elementary School

Jack McCarthy, Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), joined state and local officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new John R. Briggs Elementary School in the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District.

“As a result of the successful collaboration between the MSBA and the...

April 12, 2012
Treasurer Grossman and the MSBA Help Cut the Ribbon at Avery Elementary School in Dedham

State Treasurer and Receiver General Steven Grossman, Chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and Jack McCarthy, Executive Director of the MSBA, joined with state and local leaders in Dedham to cut the ribbon at the new Avery Elementary School.

The new three-story school features a state of the art technology...

April 11, 2012
The MSBA issues information regarding local vote requirements for the Accelerated Repair Program and the Science Lab Initiative

Please see the information regarding local vote requirements for the Accelerated Repair Program and the Science Laboratory Initiative.

March 29, 2012
March 28, 2012 Board Meeting Information

The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts School Building Authority met on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

View the March 28, 2012 Board Meeting Information

 

March 28, 2012
March 28, 2012 Board Meeting Press Releases

 

The MSBA Board of Directors met on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.  Districts were invited into the MSBA Eligibility Period, invited to conduct a Feasibility Study with the MSBA, invited into the Accelerated Repair Program, and advanced to Project Scope and Budget.  The MSBA also voted to approve the final audits and grant amounts for several projects.

March 12, 2012
MSBA Makes $8.6 Billion in Reimbursements

 

John K. McCarthy, Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), has announced that the MSBA has made, since its inception in 2004, $8.6 billion in payments to Massachusetts school districts.

“Last week’s payments represent another milestone in the MSBA’s ongoing collaboration...

March 9, 2012
MSBA Facilities Assessment Subcommittee, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10 AM

The Massachusetts School Building Authority Facilities Assessment Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at 40 Broad Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109.

Link to Notice of Public Meeting

February 29, 2012
Treasurer Grossman and Executive Director McCarthy Visit Three Worcester Schools

Treasurer Grossman and Executive Director John K. McCarthy Visit Nelson Place School, Doherty Memorial High School and South High Community School
Treasurer Commits to Continue Working with the District

State Treasurer and Receiver General Steven Grossman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the...

January 31, 2012
Treasurer Grossman Appoints McCarthy Executive Director of the MSBA

Veteran Public Official to Oversee Massachusetts School Building Program

Treasurer Steven Grossman has named Jack McCarthy as Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), appointing a seasoned senior manager to the agency that helps fund capital improvement projects for the...

January 25, 2012
January 25, 2012 Board Meeting Press Releases

MSBA Board of Directors met on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Projects were invited into the eligibility period, advanced into schematic design, project scope and budget, and audit approval.

January 18, 2012
MSBA Announces new Project Advisory on Updated Total Project Budget Template

The MSBA announces the issuance of Project Advisory 17 regarding an updated Total Project Budget Template.