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Facilities Committee (Ad Hoc)

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Recommends Demolishing Ryerson

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Facilities Master Plan Draft Advances

The committee unanimously approved the draft Facilities Master Plan report with suggested modifications. Members also revised the presentation planned for the July 20 BOS meeting, with an updated final draft to be distributed for comment on July 17.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Facilities Master Plan Moves Toward Review

The committee unanimously approved a process for revising the Facilities Master Plan draft, with a new draft due June 22, department-head review on June 25, committee approval targeted for July 16, and presentation to the BOS by July 20 if approved.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Committee Advances Town Facility Plans

An early analysis found Memorial Hall could operate at break even or a slight loss while generating an estimated $900,000 to $1 million annually in secondary economic activity for area merchants. The committee also identified a preferred space arrangement for Jeffrey and reviewed plans for adding recreation facilities at the Ryerson site.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Facilities Plan Advances With Housing Study

The committee approved a $3,500 feasibility-study amendment, plus up to $1,500 in related expenses, to determine whether the Welcome Center, Chamber, and Archives can fit in the Chapel Building. Its land-use review identified a potential 136-unit, owner-occupied housing plan, with estimated annual tax revenue of about $1.005 million, including roughly $300,000 from affordable or workforce units.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Pool and Gym Site Planning Advances

The committee reached a consensus that the area south of the school, including playground and wooded areas, is more suitable than the area north of the school for a potential community pool and high school gymnasium. It requested closer coordination with school officials and a representative group to review preliminary designs.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Committee Recommends Demolishing Ryerson

The committee voted 6-1 to recommend demolishing Ryerson and retaining the property as a potential future building site. It also advanced feasibility planning for Memorial Town Hall, reviewed housing possibilities on three sites, and unanimously approved comments on Academy proposals for submission to the Board of Selectmen.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Committee Prioritizes Four Sites for Review

The committee prioritized four properties for the next phase of land-use review: 1074 Durham Road, Town Campus, Ridge Road, and 256 Copse Road. It also identified the current and Old Train Station properties as potential locations for workforce or affordable housing.

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