Town approves $140,000 for senior center roof, bathroom and septic repairs after scaled-back request
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After scaling back a prior multi-item warrant, town meeting approved $140,000 to replace the senior center roof and upgrade bathrooms and septic work. The senior center building committee removed window replacement from this request to pursue grants, and advisory recommended favorable action.
Town meeting approved a $140,000 appropriation to replace the roof and upgrade bathrooms and perform minor septic work at the Hamden Senior Center at 104 Allen Street.
The senior-center building committee had earlier proposed a larger package of work that included window replacement and other upgrades but reduced the current request after consulting with the select board and advisory committee to reflect tight town finances. Committee members said window replacement remains necessary but that they will pursue grant funding and bring a future article back to town meeting for that scope.
Gary Wehner, representing the senior-center building committee, summarized estimates solicited from contractors and said the $140,000 request focuses on roof replacement, bathroom upgrades and septic items identified in a Title V inspection. Advisory recommended favorable action, and the article passed by majority vote with the meeting recording the outcome as unanimous.
Committee members said the phased approach preserves priorities while giving time to seek external grants for windows and HVAC improvements. Officials asked the senior-center committee to report back on any grant awards or further capital requests.