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Hubbardston senior center outlines renovation work: flooring, wall removal and new doors planned
Summary
Board members reviewed renovation plans for the center: removing an interior wall, new flooring, carpet in offices, moving a door, and contracting work with a local flooring and contracting firm; members discussed timing and dust mitigation during work.
The Town of Hubbardston senior center detailed renovation plans at its July 2, 2025 meeting, including removal of an interior wall, new flooring and carpeting for several offices, and installation of a double door to increase access.
Director Claudia and the board described hiring a flooring contractor and a local contracting firm identified in the discussion as Red Line (referred to in the meeting as "Red Line contracting") to remove a wall, install new flooring and put in a double door where an existing door will be relocated. Claudia said the flooring installer offered a competitive price that made the work feasible within available funds, and that the contractor indicated the major demolition should take only a few days. The board agreed to proceed with flooring in three offices and to schedule carpet and rug orders once the wall work is complete.
Members reviewed sample flooring and rug options and expressed concern over darker colors in small rooms; they discussed choosing lighter rugs or accent colors to keep spaces bright for elderly users. The board also addressed logistics for the work, including protecting furnishings and limiting dust: the contractor said coverings would be used and that temporary work would be limited to reduce disruption.
The group discussed disposing of unsold items after a yard sale and limiting donations of electronics and heavy furniture that volunteers cannot lift. Members noted a preferred local removal service (referred to informally during the meeting) and agreed to follow up on dumpster and pickup arrangements.
Ending: The board asked staff to finalize orders for rugs and to confirm the contractor start date; work on the three offices is expected to begin after contractors finalize schedules and the center completes preparations to protect furniture and programs.
