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Pittsfield officials outline multi‑year capital plan; HVAC and elevator problems remain costly and complex

Pittsfield City Council and Pittsfield School Committee · October 21, 2024
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Summary

Building maintenance and parks directors reviewed a five‑year capital plan that prioritizes roofs and boilers, reported recent work at Pittsfield High and other schools, and discussed expensive elevator and HVAC failures (including Taconic) and the tradeoffs of investing in buildings that may be repurposed.

Director Filio (building maintenance) and Edward Casella (parks and school ground maintenance) briefed the joint body on school facilities work and a five‑year capital plan to address roofs, boilers and other major infrastructure needs.

Filio reviewed recent projects: replacement of major roofs (including a roughly $3 million roof on the Mercer building), new boilers at Allendale and Capeless, and a temporary boiler at…

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