Students have been temporarily utilizing facilities at Elm Street School in Gardner and the Cornerstone Church in Winchendon since a boiler issue contaminated the air and required the schools to be closed to students.
Murdock Middle and High School Reopen Thursday, December 7, 2023– Air Quality Passed
Winchendon Superintendent of Schools Goguen has announced that the buildings passed air quality tests. “…samples were sent to Hayes Microbial Consulting, and the results state the building is a PASS for safe occupancy on all samples.”
However, the gym will be closed for the month according to Goguen. “While the building air quality is safe and the building is clean, the gymnasium will remain closed through the month of December to allow for the proper cleaning of this large space. The gymnasium has its own HVAC system which has already been cleaned; however, the beams and walls in the space still need to be cleaned. The doors of the gymnasium are sealed, and the construction crew will be monitored by school facilities staff during this process.” Goguen also thanked all who aided the School District during this situation. Air quality Test results are attached, CLICK HERE.