The Commons Prepares for Community Center Construction

Hires Construction Representative to Oversee Project

Steve Leonard of Owners Construction Representatives & Consultants, LLC, will represent The Commons during the construction of the new community center. The Greenland, NH based business will provide analysis and strategic planning during the next several months. Harvey Construction, of Bedford NH, has been retained for the construction of the facility. OCRC will be in charge of coordination and oversight throughout the construction phase.

“We are excited to have someone with Steve’s expertise on board to review our design and development work, and to bridge the gap between planning and construction,” says Carol Aten, Executive Director at Squamscott Community Commons. “Steve’s input will ensure that our plans are on track as we move onward to construction and the eventual opening of the facility.”

The Commons community center will be built at the site of the old Junior High School on Linden Street in Exeter. The facility will house five local nonprofit agencies and a YMCA within a sustainably built “green” building. The agencies provide programming and services to residents throughout the seacoast region.