Ashley School Building Committee
Ashley School Building Committee
For inquiries, please contact the Finance & Operations Office at: financeops@newbedfordschools.org.
Community Information Session
Ashley–Swift School Building Project
Proposed school building project that would combine the Charles S. Ashley Elementary School and Jireh Swift Elementary School into a single, modern facility
A Community Information Session was held in-person on July 25, 2026 and virtually on July 29, 2026 to review the two proposed options for the project:
1. Addition/Renovation: Expand and renovate the existing Ashley School building;
2. New Construction: Build a brand-new school on the current Ashley School site.
Please see Graphics, PowerPoint Presentation, and Meeting Recording below for additional details.
Agendas and Minutes
Next (Hybrid) Meeting Date: August 12, 2026, 4:00PM
IN PERSON:
Paul Rodrigues Administration Building
455 County Street, Room 224, New Bedford, MA 02740
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