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Select Board authorizes up to $2,500 for exterior window blinds at Town Hall
Summary
The Select Board authorized the purchase of exterior solar-screen blinds for several large windows at Town Hall and set a not-to-exceed amount of $2,500 for materials; town crew will install them.
The Select Board authorized the purchase of exterior window blinds for Town Hall and set a not-to-exceed limit of $2,500 for materials on a motion during the meeting.
Staff described the product as a solar-screen style in a dark color, to be mounted outside the trim on the large windows in the meeting room. The vendor will supply the material and instruct town crew on installation; the town’s crew will perform the installation. Staff estimated the material cost at about $2,300 and suggested $2,500 to cover delivery and incidental expenses.
Why it matters: The blinds are intended to reduce glare and improve comfort and audiovisual conditions during meetings. The vendor samples were compared to municipal installations such as libraries; board members preferred a neutral color and asked staff to explore an off-white or gray option but accepted the darker screen if color choices are limited.
Action: On a motion to authorize the purchase in the amount of $2,500 for window blinds, the board voted in favor. Staff will finalize ordering details and handle installation with the town crew.
Ending: Staff will confirm color selection and delivery cost, proceed with procurement up to the authorized amount and report back when installed.
