Stafford Center requests $1.4 million in capital work; board approves adding request to 2025–26 budget

The Stafford Economic Development Corporation on June 24 heard detailed capital and operations requests for the Stafford Center and voted to add the center’s funding request to the FY2025–26 budget.

Brian Blum, president of FM Squared, told the board the center needs a major roof replacement and listed other capital items and an umbrella reserve for repairs. “We’re requesting $1,100,000 for roof replacement,” Blum said, explaining contractors recommended a white membrane system that can be installed over the existing roof and that one higher-grade option would add about $69,000 but extend warranties and expected life. Blum also summarized smaller recurring and one‑time requests: a five‑year office-computer replacement line of roughly $20,000; an annual painting allowance of $25,000; theater equipment including a mixing console that would remove a frequent rental…