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Board liaison says ad hoc town facilities committee preparing RFP to study Memorial Town Hall, Jeffrey and Ryerson
Summary
Board liaison reported the ad hoc town facilities committee is drafting an RFP for consultants to study potential uses and cost scenarios for Memorial Town Hall, Jeffrey School and Ryerson School; demolition of Ryerson was discussed as a likely outcome but the board noted the town makes the final decision.
A board liaison reported that the town’s ad hoc facilities committee is preparing a request for proposals (RFP) for consultants to study potential uses and cost scenarios for several town-owned properties, including Memorial Town Hall, Jeffrey School and Ryerson School. The report said the committee intends a broad, holistic review to advise how town and school properties might best be reused or retired.
Nut graf: The committee’s work responds to a failed referendum for a community center at the Academy and to emerging town needs for office and program space. The board emphasized that decisions about demolition and reuse of school properties ultimately rest with the town, not the Board of Education.
At the meeting, board members discussed that the town may opt to demolish Ryerson, but they said the recommendation should follow a formal study. The liaison noted the town will consider reimbursement proceeds from the new school project and that, if the town takes demolition responsibility, the district could use remaining funds (after warranty periods) to add solar on the new school and reduce energy costs by an estimated $220,000 per year — a conceptual example described by a board speaker.
The liaison said the RFP will focus on Memorial Town Hall, Jeffrey and Ryerson; other town-owned properties such as the Academy remain under separate Selectmen review. The board asked for periodic updates to remain coordinated with the Selectmen and town planning processes.
Ending: The committee will circulate an RFP and return to the board with findings and recommendations once consultant work is complete. The board expects periodic updates and coordination with the Board of Selectmen.
