Schools plan major heating upgrades
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The committee identified Natchaug School boiler work estimated at $700,000–$800,000 and Sweeney School HVAC upgrades estimated at $500,000–$600,000 as major upcoming capital needs. The 2026 capital improvement plan was approved by the town council, allowing replacements to move forward if needed.
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What this means
Several schools continue to address heating, ventilation, and cooling problems, including a nonfunctioning boiler at Sweeney School and ongoing boiler work at Natchaug School. The committee also discussed proposed solar panels, electric-vehicle charging stations, and other energy projects intended to reduce district energy costs, but those projects were presented as proposals rather than approved actions. Staff will continue evaluating costs, repairs, replacements, and capital funding.
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- Approved the minutes of the September 8, October 6, November 10, and December 8, 2025 meetings.
- Discussed Natchaug School boiler work estimated at $700,000–$800,000 and Sweeney School HVAC upgrades estimated at $500,000–$600,000.
- Reviewed proposed solar panel and electric-vehicle charging projects at CH Barrows STEM Academy, Windham Middle School, and the Windham High School campus; the projects were intended to reduce district energy costs.
- Discussed investigating the equipment and labor costs needed to remove snow from artificial turf fields.
- Requested regular reporting on capital improvement plan funds from the Town Finance Department.
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