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Groundbreaking set July 24 for Berlin senior housing; consultant flags asbestos at demolition site
Summary
Commissioners were told a groundbreaking for planned senior housing is scheduled for July 24 and that the Knights of Columbus demolition site is roped off because asbestos prevents distribution of bricks; members requested invitations and confirmed the town will provide updates.
A commission member announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the planned senior housing is set for July 24 and asked staff to circulate invites to commission members.
The commission later discussed a consultant's update that the Knights of Columbus demolition site is cordoned off and that bricks cannot be distributed because of asbestos contamination. "The demolition is all roped off and they can't distribute the bricks because it has asbestos and it's an environmental hazard," a commissioner said, paraphrasing consultant Jim Mahoney.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the housing project is a significant local development for seniors and requested that the town's project team keep the commission informed and provide invitations and photography for the event.
Details: Members asked who would attend and whether each commissioner would receive a shovel for the ceremony; staff said the town manager's office will handle invitations and event logistics. The consultant indicated that applications for the housing program might open the following spring once a website and application portal are ready.
Next steps: Commissioners said they will provide email addresses to the town manager for invitation distribution and expect public notification when event logistics are finalized.
