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Acton Select Board weighs DPW facility design and budget as health-insurance costs, value engineering and grants reshape proposal
Summary
Select Board members discussed the proposed Public Works facility's scope, value-engineering options, and financing, including higher-than-expected health-insurance increases affecting the town budget. The board scheduled further joint sessions with the Finance Committee and asked staff for concise comparables and tax-impact materials.
The Select Board spent significant time on the proposed Public Works facility, reviewing recent value-engineering choices, schedule milestones and how the project fits into the town's capital plan.
Why it matters: The project is among the town's largest planned capital investments. Board members and residents questioned building size, storage and the number of mechanics to be retained, while staff cautioned that changes to scope affect operations and long-term costs.
Key points of discussion: Dean and Tom reported that the project team reduced some scope in value-engineering reviews but retained major elements including a…
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