At the Cotuit Fire District Annual Meeting in May, the village voted to demolish the Cotuit School building and return the site to nature. The Prudential Committee is working to complete this project by spring 2026. We hope this ambitious timeline will allow planting during the cool spring months, maximizing opportunities for successful growth.
Massachusetts law requires the hiring of an Owner’s Project Manager (“OPM”) for a project of this size. The OPM serves as an advisor and oversees the project throughout its duration. The Prudential Committee conducted a bidding process to select an OPM and received five proposals. After interviewing the top three candidates, we selected LeftField LLC to serve in this role.
The Committee has also retained ICON Architecture—the same firm that conducted the 2024 Feasibility Study of the property—to prepare detailed technical specifications for the demolition. In addition, a landscape architecture subcontractor is currently developing site drawings and planting plans for the remediation phase of the project. Once a landscaping plan is drafted, the Prudential Committee will schedule a public meeting to allow input from interested community members consistent with the voters’ directive to “return the site to nature.”
Following completion of these plans, the project will be put out to public bid. State law requires that the contract be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.
As you can see, much remains to be accomplished over the next five to six months. We will continue to keep you informed as the project progresses.
