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Council on Aging approves $3,300 non-slip walkway work for senior center
Summary
The Town of Hubbardston Council on Aging voted unanimously to authorize roughly $3,300 in non-slip walkway work for the senior center, citing senior safety and noting the cost is below the board's $10,000 threshold for competitive bids.
The Town of Hubbardston Council on Aging voted unanimously to proceed with non-slip flooring for the senior center's front and rear walkways after members said safety concerns for older visitors made the work a priority.
Board members discussed whether to install an awning or do flooring first and settled on doing the flooring now. A committee member read a contractor's estimate of about "$3,300" for both the front and back approaches; that member said the contractor also would inspect roof tiles and wiring as needed. Secretary Mel Shaughnessy proposed the work, saying, "I make a proposal that we do that ramp." The motion carried after members voiced assent.
Members noted the price falls below their stated $10,000 threshold for seeking multiple bids: a committee member said, "Now it's under $10,000. I don't have to get 3 bids." The treasurer added that the timing could push installation into late summer or early fall: "By the time we start, you're looking probably at Labor Day to get it in."
The board recorded the decision as a formal motion and indicated staff will notify the contractor and coordinate scheduling. No formal second or contractor start date was recorded during the meeting.
Why it matters: Board members framed the work as a targeted safety upgrade for seniors who use the center and prioritized completing the non-slip surface before winter.
The board set no additional conditions on the authorization and did not adopt a written contract during the session; members said they will follow up with the contractor for a written invoice and schedule.
