August 13, 2025
Building Buzz
Construction on the Washburn and Wilton public school projects is entering its final stages, with both districts reporting steady progress and budgets holding firm despite a few hiccups.
Washburn
Public School
In Washburn, Superintendent Penny Veit-Hetletved reports the project has entered the “punch-list” phase, with crews tackling minor touch-ups and final installations. Supply-chain delays and a shortage of contractors pushed timelines past original targets, but she said the district has managed those challenges without overstretching the voter-approved referendum.