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Library building study will include water-penetration tests; work could be disruptive and may require permits

2861278 · February 11, 2025
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Summary

The library has advanced a study of existing conditions that will use water-penetration testing and third-party consultants; tests may require lifts on Beacon Street, temporary closures and could inform capital requests to town meeting in the fall.

Library trustees were briefed on an existing-conditions study for the library building that will include water-penetration testing and a subsequent building program study to identify repairs and capital needs.

The library reported that a team of architects submitted a final proposal (the transcript lists principals as “Utanello, Conrad and Matthew”) and that the firm and its consultants will perform the conditions assessment. Staff said the conditions phase is expected to take about two months once contracts are…

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