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Where: 40 Lawrence St., Lawrence
What: Merrimack Valley YMCA
Owner: Merrimack Valley YMCA
Built: 1947
- Brookline-based Kaplan Construction has completed renovations to 12,000 square feet on two levels of the Merrimack Valley YMCA to allow for relocation and expansion of its preschool and child care programs.
- Kaplan refurbished the building’s lower level, adding classrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen and play space dedicated to the YMCA’s School Age Program. The second floor, which previously housed the afterschool program, was converted into the YMCA’s Preschool Program, with the addition of classrooms, bathrooms, and a kitchenette as well as the installation of updated sprinkler, fire protection and life safety systems.
- The project was designed by Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype of Boston. Design/build project team members included Lynco Fire Protection Inc. of Burlington, Gaffny Plumbing & Heating of Salem, New Hampshire and Electrical Dynamics Inc. of North Reading.
“Kaplan placed great emphasis on the safety of our guests and staff, and was extremely conscientious about managing construction noise and controlling the renovation process. They allowed us to remain fully operational during construction, and proved to be an excellent choice to support us in our mission to enlarge our facility so that we may provide more programs and services dedicated to youth care.”
— Cathy Flynn, child care executive director, Merrimack Valley YMCA
