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Hertford council approves $28,500 feasibility study for Hertford State Theatre
Summary
The Town of Hertford on March 23 approved a $28,500 comprehensive feasibility study by Tapestry to evaluate uses for the restored Hertford State Theatre; the 14-week study was selected over a smaller, less costly option.
The Town of Hertford on March 23 authorized a comprehensive feasibility study to explore uses for the restored Hertford State Theatre. Manager Doris Walton told the council that Tapestry’s Option A, priced at $28,500, will provide more consultant hours within the same 14-week study window than the lower-cost Option B. Council voted 4-0 to approve Option A; Councilwoman Sara Winslow moved the approval and Councilman Keith Rouse seconded.
Why it matters: The feasibility study will inventory options for reusing the theatre, provide a timeline for rehabilitation steps and estimate costs, informing future budget and grant decisions. Manager Walton said the study’s greater level of detail justified the higher cost and will not extend the proposed 14-week schedule.
What was decided: The council approved hiring Tapestry to complete the comprehensive (Option A) feasibility study at a cost of $28,500 and an expected delivery within 14 weeks. No amendments or additional funding were approved at the meeting.
Next steps: Manager Walton and staff will execute the agreement with Tapestry and provide the council with updates on the study’s schedule and deliverables.
Attribution: The description of the options, schedule and the recommendation to choose Option A are based on the town manager’s presentation during the March 23 work session.
