Councilor Davis asked the administration to report on the failure of the boiler at the Brown School and on short- and long-term plans to ensure reliable heating for the building.

According to Councilor Davis, the boiler failed earlier in the week, forcing the school to send students home; heat was restored by the end of the same day. A temporary trailer-style boiler unit was visible outside the Brown School, and the council asked whether that unit is intended only for short-term use or to remain in place longer. Councilor Davis asked that the appropriate staff—likely the director of infrastructure and asset management or the commissioner of public works—be present when the item is heard.

The council sent the item to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance committee for follow-up, and councilors requested that the administration bring an update on immediate fixes, expected timelines for repair or replacement, and plans for longer-term heating infrastructure for the building.