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Permanent Building Committee

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Aug 17, 2026

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Building projects advance, solar funding remains unresolved

Published Aug 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Building Committee Approves DPW Project Payments

The committee approved a $44,018 change order and a $349,451.80 payment requisition for the DPW RDF Administration Building, both by 4-0 roll-call votes. Members also supported moving forward with staffing changes in the Facilities Management Department and approved a $1,000 materials-testing invoice.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

School AC Plan Advances With Window Units

The School Committee-selected window-unit option for air conditioning four schools was presented at an estimated total cost of $16.8 million. The plan requires electrical service upgrades at the Middle School and Schofield, with design targeted for late 2026 and construction potentially beginning in 2028.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Building Committee Advances Facility Projects

The committee selected window air-conditioning units for the seasonal Morses Pond beach facility and approved a $200,910.75 construction payment for the DPW RDF Administration Building.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Building projects advance with major approvals

The committee approved more than $750,000 in project payments and change orders, including Hardy School’s final $288,052.05 payment, Warren Building HVAC work and payment, DPW RDF Administration Building work, and Town Hall renovations. Members also approved a not-to-exceed fee structure for the Hardy and Hunnewell school solar projects.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

School Solar Design Funding Approved

The committee approved design and construction-administration amendments totaling up to $386,000 for solar projects at Hardy and Hunnewell elementary schools. The projects are planned for installation this fall, with schools asked to provide feedback by May 8.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Building projects move forward

The committee approved $78,033 in construction payments for the DPW RDF Administration Building and Warren Building HVAC project. It also released exterior finishes for the RDF building, pending final Design Review Board approval.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Committee Supports School Solar Installations

The Permanent Building Committee voted 4-1 to support moving forward with solar installations at Hunnewell and Hardy Elementary Schools, using existing funds while seeking confirmation of a $1 million grant and up to $1 million from the municipal light plant.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Morses Pond Design Contract Approved

The committee approved a $632,900 contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers for design and bidding services for the Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse project, by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Building Projects Advance With New Approvals

The committee approved $404,286.05 in project payments, change orders, and invoices, including $42,623.45 for Town Hall improvements, $86,911.41 for Warren Building HVAC work, and $177,270 for the DPW RDF Administration Building.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Committee Retains Chair and Reviews Projects

The Permanent Building Committee voted to have Michael Tauer remain chair. Members also reviewed project manuals, design and construction contracts, consultant selection for feasibility studies, staffing, HVAC lessons, active projects, and meeting procedures.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Building Committee Project Approvals

The committee approved more than $340,000 in project payments, contracts, insurance, and change orders for the Warren Building HVAC and DPW RDF Administration Building projects. The Warren project includes $39,594.70 for Change Order #4 and a spray-insulation plan intended to reduce sprinkler-freezing and equipment-operation risks.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Building projects advance, solar funding remains unresolved

The committee approved two Town Hall HVAC improvement proposals: $42,623.45 plus a $4,000 fee for work not requiring additional engineering, and an approximately $68,000 proposal plus a $9,515 design fee for further improvements. The combined work was estimated at approximately $120,000.

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