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Demolition of Erwin property expands after hazardous‑materials findings; town used internal funds to cover gaps
Summary
Staff told the council the Erwin demolition project has grown beyond its original budget after asbestos and other hazardous materials were found in a basement bomb shelter; the project will go to the Board of Selectmen and could face a historic‑review delay.
Tiger told the Finance Town Council that the Erwin demolition project’s projected cost increased after environmental testing identified more hazardous materials than originally estimated. "We started off with a budget of about 550,000...we took the middle road...it came in around closer to 400," Tiger said when describing a larger than expected environmental abatement scope, and added the town used funds from another project account to avoid seeking an additional appropriation.
Why it matters: the presence of asbestos and other hazardous materials…
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