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Committee debates repair, demolition, RFP and public outreach for Old Town Hall
Summary
Committee members reviewed a four-option analysis for the Old Town Hall (stabilize, solicit developer proposals, partial civic use/lease, or demolition), discussed costs and funding (prior ~$7M repair estimate; preservation trust and mitigation grants), and agreed on expanded public outreach including surveys, mailings and a public meeting.
Committee members spent the bulk of the meeting reviewing options and costs for the vacant Old Town Hall and planning public outreach to gather resident input before formal recommendations are made to the select board.
A one-minute AI-generated demo summarized four options: stabilize and pause with a 5–10 year holding plan; solicit private development proposals; pursue partial civic use and lease remaining space; or demolish if the building is structurally unsafe. Members agreed the AI output was a starting point and should be layered with the town master…
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