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Wallace Tower construction progressing; FHA reviews multiple capital projects and lease-up efforts
Summary
Clerk of the works reported steady progress at Wallace Tower with abatement underway; the board reviewed durable flooring options and received status updates on several capital projects while staff outlined steps to speed unit turnover and expand resident services.
Paul Milano, the clerk of the works, told the Fitchburg Housing Authority on May 20 that construction at Wallace Tower is progressing smoothly and that abatement work remains underway.
Board members and staff discussed project oversight and a previously denied flooring change order; they considered durable alternatives, including epoxy flooring, for high-traffic areas. Executive Director Douglas M. Bushman and project staff discussed future construction projects and the role of the clerk of the works in oversight.
Jordan Hughes provided status updates on several capital projects: Daniel Heights parking-lot replacement, Green Acres window replacement, Wallace Tower modernization, Day Street sewer pipe replacement, Green Acres community administration center, Green Acres sidewalks, Canton Valley structural repairs, and Overland Street redevelopment. The board discussed bidding activity, accessibility requirements, workforce housing opportunities, project labor agreements, and maintenance facility improvements in the context of those projects.
Staff reported weekly coordination meetings between maintenance and public housing teams to improve communication and reduce delays in unit turnover. The Executive Director said those efforts have helped prepare units for occupancy and increase lease-up activity. Additional discussion covered resident services programming, after-school programs, summer youth activities, and community engagement initiatives.
The meeting adjourned at about 9:27 a.m.
