New Long Lots Elementary School Construction Underway

Construction on the new Long Lots Elementary School and Stepping Stones Preschool continues to advance with foundation work underway through September 2026. Newfield Construction is leading the project while the existing school remains operational for students. The latest updates show 100 geothermal wells and site mobilization completed in spring, with excavation, foundations, and waterproofing progressing through September. Newfield Construction estimates the new building phase will take approximately 20 months, with students projected to move into the new school in January 2028 after winter break. After the move, the next phase will include demolition of the existing school followed by construction of parking areas, playgrounds, and athletic fields, estimated to be complete by August 2028. The new building's design has earned approximately $1 million in energy incentives from Eversource due to surpassing Connecticut's sustainability and energy-performance metrics.