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Parks leaders outline short‑term HVAC repairs at Boston Animal Shelter and longer‑term search for a purpose‑built facility
Summary
Parks officials told the Ways and Means committee they plan an HVAC upgrade at the city’s animal shelter this summer requiring temporary relocation of animals and staff; officials said the HVAC work (6–9 months, roughly) addresses immediate health and safety concerns while the city pursues a longer-term, purpose-built shelter.
City officials said an HVAC project to improve conditions at the Boston Animal Shelter will proceed as a near‑term fix while the city continues to explore siting and capital planning for a purpose‑built animal shelter.
Interim Parks Commissioner Brian Sweatt said the administration plans an HVAC project expected to take six to nine months, depending on phase sequencing, and that work will require temporary housing for animals and relocation of some staff during…
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