Two public hearings are scheduled for the Camden-Rockport Middle School building project. The first will be held at the Rockport Opera House on Thursday, May 11, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The second will be held at the Camden Town Office Washington Street Conference Room on Monday, May 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

 The hearings provide an opportunity for voters to learn more about the project and provide input prior to the June 13 vote.

A new Camden Rockport Middle School would be a brand new 83,400 square foot building, with a pricetag of approximately $26 million.  The proposed facility would be built on the existing Camden-Rockport Middle School site on Knowlton Street.  Additional information can be found in the Facilities Assessment Report prepared by Oak Point Associates on June 18, 2014.

Site improvements include the construction of a new parent drop off, separate bus loop and new parking lot.  Existing athletic fields would be used for contractor laydown and staging.  These fields would be reconstructed through the project with improved drainage, new play surfaces and proper orientation.  

The existing school would remain in operation throughout the construction process.  This would be the least disruptive option to the educational programs on the campus.