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Select Board approves town‑hall furnace replacement and new double‑walled oil tank
Summary
To address a failing 37‑year‑old burner and a past tank failure, the board authorized replacing the Town Hall oil burner (estimated $9,200) and installing a double‑walled alarmed oil tank; members reviewed prior energy‑efficiency grants and audit timelines for applying remaining funds.
The Select Board agreed to replace the town hall’s 37‑year‑old oil burner with a new direct‑vent oil unit (estimated $9,200) and to install a double‑walled alarmed oil tank to reduce the risk of future leaks. A board member said the existing tank failed in the past and the double‑walled tank and new pan will reduce exposure to water contamination.
Why it matters: The town hall is a historic, intermittently used building; board members emphasized preservation and that heat pumps would be inappropriate for the uninsulated structure. Members reviewed $32,000 in state grant funds originally intended for heat pumps and confirmed staff is working with the state to apply the remaining energy‑efficiency funds appropriately to town buildings once energy audit reports are returned.
Discussion and next steps: The town electrician fixed hot‑water heater issues that enabled a recent pancake breakfast; the board authorized proceeding with the furnace and tank replacement and asked staff to coordinate oil removal, tank replacement and re‑fill logistics. Staff will monitor grant audit reports and will consider on‑demand hot‑water options if the small kitchen hot‑water heater proves insufficient.
