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All four communities signed off on the new Diman. Here's what's next for the project.
With Swansea’s recent Town Meeting voting unanimously to approve their share of the project to construct a new building for Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, all four sending communities have signed off on the project ahead of the May 20 deadline to do so. (6/8/22)
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Fall River City Council approves plan for $293 million Diman project - here's what comes next
The City Council signed off on Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School’s plan to construct a new building, moving the $293 million project closer to final approval. “They do a phenomenal job with what they have now. Imagine what they could do with a new state-of-the-art facility,” said councilor Joseph Camara. (2/28/22)
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Somerset Special Town Meeting approves plan for a new Diman building
A Special Town Meeting on Monday night approved the plan for Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School to construct a new building, allowing the project to move on to the next phase. “It feels amazing to be another step closer to where we want to be,” said Elvio Ferreira, Superintendent of Diman’s school district. (2/15/22)
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The new Diman has state funding. Next, Greater Fall River residents will get to weigh in.
Now that Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School has secured state funding for a new building, proponents are stepping up their efforts to encourage residents to support the project. “They have now made the cut,” said Sally Cameron, who’s working with a private outreach committee that formed to garner local support for the project. (2/8/22)
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State grants Fall River's Diman Voc-Tec $145 million in funding for new school
Diman crossed an important threshold in its effort to replace its current school building, with an announcement that it had secured more than $145 million in state funding for the project. (12/18/21)
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Diman moving forward with plans for new building — here's what it will look like
Diman is moving ahead with plans for a new building, submitting plans to the state for a four-story building that would increase the school’s square footage by more than 50%. (11/1/21)
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Diman Voc-Tech will present plans for new building
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School will present its preliminary plans for either a new school building or major renovations during a public meeting later this month, as the school hopes to move forward to the next step of completing the project. (2/13/21)
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Somerset officials support Diman construction study, with a few concerns
In a spirit of cooperation, with a dose of apprehension, the Board of Selectmen discussed and supported a $1.5 million feasibility study to repair or rebuild aging Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School with school officials Wednesday. (6/7/18)
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Diman seeks $1.5 million bond for building feasibility study
The vocational school committee voted unanimously last Thursday and now is in the process of notifying the Fall River City Council and boards of selectmen in Somerset, Swansea and Westport of the vote and for their approval. (5/16/18)
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Diman displays need to meet future as it enters MSBA eligibility phase
Society is on the verge of seeing artificial hearts created by 3D printers. One day soon, unmanned cars will be able to avoid crashes with the advancement of artificial intelligence. That is the kind of future awaiting students who graduate from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. (2/28/18)
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Diman could be next Fall River school project
In December, the Massachusetts School Building Authority invited Diman into its Eligibility Period, a 270-day phase intended to determine if Diman’s leaders would be better served to make renovations and repairs, or to construct a new facility. (3/2/18)
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Diman to start compiling plan for rebuilding or renovating school
Diman Regional was told to start thinking about its future. It now has 270 days to make those thoughts clear. The Massachusetts School Building Authority invited Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School to put together a plan for either rebuilding or renovating the school. (12/18/17)
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Our View: Diman needs to succeed
Most older people remember when you could do a lot to your car’s engine with a set of socket wrenches and a timing light. Ah carburetor, we hardly knew ye! (12/18/17)
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MSBA Invites Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School into Eligibility Period (12/17/18)
State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), and MSBA Executive Director/Deputy CEO Jack McCarthy announced today that the MSBA Board of Directors voted to invite Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, located in the City of Fall River, into the MSBA’s Eligibility Period. During the 270-day Eligibility Period, the MSBA will work with the Regional School District to determine the District’s financial and community readiness to enter the MSBA Capital Pipeline. (12/13/17)
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