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Selectmen debate Powerhouse renovation and town match as costs expand
Summary
Selectmen pressed Powerhouse representatives about rising project estimates and asked staff to revise the budget request so the town’s committed items are limited to essential repairs (ADA bathrooms, lobby and potting‑shed shell) while larger program expansions be pursued with off‑cycle fundraising and clearer donor commitments.
The Board of Selectmen discussed a larger‑than‑expected renovation proposal for the Powerhouse at Waveney Park during the Jan. 28 budget review, and asked the project team to narrow the town’s requested contribution to core items while the non‑profit continues fundraising for program and expansion elements.
Why it matters: the Powerhouse project has evolved from a limited ADA/bathroom fix into a multi‑component renovation that the nonprofit and project architects now estimate could cost considerably more than originally presented. Selectmen said the town must be cautious about committing additional tax‑supported capital until fundraising and grants are clearer.
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