Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Capital Projects topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Easton EMS renovation in final phase after structural surprises; project reported about $15,000 under budget
Summary
John Foley told selectmen the EMS renovation discovered major structural issues after opening the building but remains in the final phase, with finishes underway and the project roughly $15,000 under the original budget; completion is targeted by the end of February.
John Foley updated the Board of Selectmen that the town's EMS renovation project is in its final phase and close to the original budget despite unexpected structural issues found after opening the building.
Foley said crews encountered major structural problems that were not visible during prior inspections and that the project managers worked to negotiate changes and save costs in other areas — including donated kitchen cabinets — to keep the project near budget. "In construction, there is something called the Holy Grail — for every project — client should pick two of the three: highest quality, on time, and on budget," Foley said. He added that despite the challenges, the project is about $15,000 underbudget and is hoped to be complete by the end of February.
During public comment a resident requested a detailed breakdown of EMS overrun costs and suggested the building should have been demolished and rebuilt; the board noted some contaminated soil will need removal and invited residents to direct specific questions to John Foley.
Selectman Nick D'Addario suggested sharing a project video with residents to explain work completed and challenges encountered. No formal vote was required on the update; the report was informational and part of regular capital-project oversight.
