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Hampden senior center needs roof, window and septic repairs; warrant article to include costs
Summary
Select Board discussed preliminary estimates for senior center repairs — roof $90,000–$100,000, windows roughly 20–30 at ~$1,500 each, bathrooms $5,000–$10,000 — and plans to include specific funding numbers on an upcoming warrant article.
The Town of Hampden Select Board heard a multi-part facilities update March 4 on needed repairs and upgrades at the senior center, including roofing, windows, bathrooms and septic work, and the potential funding to appear on the annual town meeting warrant.
The matter was raised during the Select Board’s facilities discussion as staff summarized estimates and next steps. A staff member reported initial roof bids from several contractors put a likely cost “around $90,000 to $100,000” for replacement of a 30‑plus year roof, not including any damaged sheathing; the contractor estimates the cost to replace individual sheathing sheets at about $95 each if required. For windows, staff said a ballpark 20–30 standard…
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