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Library renovation prompts committee concern over protection of community sculpture
Summary
With the town library closed for construction, the committee raised concerns about protecting a community sculpture created by volunteers; members asked staff to coordinate with parks and construction departments to fence and provide indoor workspace so the volunteer artist can complete restoration without damage.
Committee members raised concerns about an outdoor community sculpture that the committee commissioned and which may be at risk during library renovations. Members said the temporary fencing around the site fell during a recent storm and that construction activities could damage the piece.
The committee asked parks and facilities staff to coordinate protection measures, including fencing, landscaping replacement and providing an indoor workspace for the volunteer artist to do restoration work in a dust-free environment. The chair emphasized the need to avoid damage from contractors and to ensure any logistics are consistent with library and parks departments’ plans.
No formal action was taken beyond requesting coordination and updates; staff agreed to report back with logistics and protective measures at a future meeting.
