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Storm damages early‑learning facility; county approves start‑up purchases and contingency moves
Summary
A storm collapsed part of a building intended to host the county's Early Learning Center. County officials said the landlord’s insurer will rebuild the shell; the county approved a $78,540 bookkeeping transfer and $270,250 in start‑up purchases for an interim space while structural and insurance reviews continue.
Putnam County legislators were briefed Tuesday after a storm significantly damaged a building the county had contracted to use for a new Early Learning Center. County officials said the building’s structural shell suffered major failure in the storm; the landlord’s insurer will cover reconstruction of the shell and county engineers will review the site.
The immediate concern is to maintain the September opening of the early learning program in an interim site while the damaged building is cleared and rebuilt. County staff explained the interim site will accommodate up to 40 students and allow the program to open on schedule; the…
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