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Freetown Elementary walkway plan: town-funded concrete, tree removal, ADA ramps proposed; estimate ~$155,000
Summary
Engineers presented plans to remove failing brick walkways and low walls at Freetown Elementary, replace them with new concrete and fix four non‑compliant wheelchair ramps. The town of Freetown would lead and fund the capital work; an initial conservative cost estimate of roughly $155,000 was presented.
Freetown elementary officials and GPI engineers described a proposal to remove deteriorating brick walkways and failing low retaining walls at the school’s main entrance and replace them with new concrete surfaces, leveled areas and updated wheelchair ramps to meet ADA standards.
Why it matters: The existing brick walkway and adjacent walls are showing settlement and displacement that the presenter said are creating trip hazards and ongoing maintenance costs. The plan would mitigate safety risks, address non-compliant ramps, and produce a larger, leveled area outside the school entrance for future use.
What was presented: Jim Noyce of the engineering group…
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