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Needham senior center weighs keeping $215,000 roof-deck request in capital plan as budget deadline looms
Summary
With the town capital budget due, the council on aging discussed construction priorities — fitness room, game room, kitchen, handicap-accessible entrance — and debated whether to keep a $215,000 roof-deck request or reallocate funds.
The Town of Needham’s capital budget submission was due the day after the Council on Aging meeting, and center directors urged the board to prioritize funding for a new fitness room, game room, kitchen upgrades and a handicap-accessible rear entrance. Board members and staff discussed a separately proposed roof-deck project estimated at $215,000 and whether to retain it in the capital plan or remove it to free funds for nearer-term needs.
Staff described the roof-deck design as two planted sections with seating and an outdoor fireplace and said the deck…
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