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PBC hears closeout issues at Fire Station No. 2; DPW roof and Fire Headquarters outbuilding discussed
Summary
The Permanent Building Committee reviewed warranty closeout items at Fire Station No. 2, reported completion of punch-list work at Fire Station No. 3, and heard that DPW roof work is being readied for solar pending inspections; a $200,000 warrant article for a Fire Headquarters outbuilding was also noted.
PBC Project Manager Craig Blake told the Permanent Building Committee Sept. 3 that closeout work at Fire Station No. 2 includes two warranty items: a roof vent leak the general contractor is addressing and a grass issue under investigation by the Landscape Architect.
Facilities Director Sandra Duran reported that the final walkthrough and punch list at Fire Station No. 3 were completed the prior week. She added that the DPW metal roofing will be ready for solar once inspections required by the manufacturer’s warranty are completed.
Duran also said Fire Chief Whalen will collaborate with her on the design and construction of an outbuilding at Fire Headquarters should voters approve an Annual Town Meeting warrant article seeking $200,000 for that purpose.
Why it matters: the items discussed affect fire‑service facilities readiness and future capital spending. Blake’s report identifies remaining corrective work needed for project closeout; Duran’s note about the warrant article signals a forthcoming decision point for town meeting voters on additional fire‑department infrastructure.
The committee approved the minutes of July 24, 2024, by unanimous vote, set its next meeting for Oct. 1 at 7 p.m., and adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
