WALPOLE, NH — DEW Construction is serving as Construction Manager for a new energy-efficient preschool facility being developed through a partnership between The Walpole Foundation and Walpole Village School on Westminster Street in Walpole.
The new facility will replace the nonprofit preschool’s current home, a former greenhouse structure that no longer meets the program’s spatial, operational, or infrastructure needs. Designed by Banwell Architects of Lebanon, NH, the project consists of a 5,532-square-foot, single-story, wood-frame building that will house three classrooms serving early preschool and preschool-aged children from 2 to 5 years old.
In addition to classroom space, the facility will feature a multipurpose community room with a kitchen and restrooms, offering flexible space for meetings, events, and community programming outside of school hours. The expanded and modernized building will allow the school to increase its enrollment and better serve local families.
Construction is taking place on the same site as the existing preschool, which will be demolished once the new building is operational. The project represents a significant upgrade in both functionality and energy performance, supporting a modern, efficient, and healthy learning environment.
Construction began in November 2025, with completion targeted ahead of the start of the 2026 school year.
“Projects like these are very rewarding to us,” said Mike Farhm, Senior Project Manager at DEW Construction. “There’s a strong sense of shared purpose across the entire team, and it’s meaningful to help deliver a space that will serve children, families, and the broader community for generations to come.”
DEW Construction’s scope of work includes comprehensive site development, excavation, infrastructure installation, and utility connections required to support the new facility. Upon completion, the preschool will provide an enhanced environment for students, staff, and families while advancing The Walpole Foundation’s mission to strengthen and revitalize the village center for the long-term benefit of the Walpole community.
Rendering By: Banwell Architects
