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Finance committee approves $1.2 million for public works facility design; members press for clearer town‑meeting narrative
Summary
The committee approved a $1.2 million supplemental appropriation from certified free cash to continue design work on a proposed public works facility. Staff and the DPW director said the funding will yield detailed cost estimates and design refinements after last year's debt‑exclusion defeat.
The Nantucket Finance Committee voted March 3 to approve a $1.2 million supplemental appropriation to fund further design work on a proposed public works facility, with the money coming from certified free cash rather than a debt exclusion.
DPW Director Drew Patnode, introduced by staff, told the committee the appropriation will fund schematic and design‑development steps, complete structural/electrical/site plans and allow the town to obtain firm bid numbers for voters. "Without…
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