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Library move to Thornton Burgess delayed; town cites floor, asbestos and electronic‑door work
Summary
Town staff told the Select Board the planned Oct. 1 move of library collections to Thornton Burgess is not feasible because of required asbestos abatement, tile/floor replacement and electronic door and HVAC controls; officials now target November–December and asked staff to update the library weekly.
Town officials told the Select Board Sept. 2 that the planned Oct. 1 move of the library collections to the Thornton Burgess building is not realistic because asbestos abatement, tile replacement, HVAC control work and electronic door installations remain to be completed.
Library and town staff said tile replacement and asbestos abatement in three front rooms must happen before heavy moving. The asbestos work has been bid but not awarded; town staff said the flooring work cannot…
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