Council approves $12,780 town-hall asbestos remediation contract

Administrator Jones recommended awarding the town-hall asbestos remediation contract to Statewide Asbestos for $12,780 based on state testing and a Department of Health–reviewed plan. Jones told the council the work would remove asbestos tile beneath existing carpeting and that there had been six bids; he said low bidder Statewide Asbestos is reputable.

Councilors expressed concern about variance among bids (lowest to highest differences), and the solicitor said the project follows a preformed plan derived from state testing and review. The council moved to authorize the administrator to sign the contract with Statewide Asbestos for $12,780; the vote was recorded by voice with no opposition noted. The administrator said he will confirm budget details with the treasurer and that the item may appear on the next agenda to finalize the contract.

The work is intended to allow reoccupation of town hall by Christmas, according to the administrator’s remarks.