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Board weighs town‑hall repairs, painting plan and potential elevator grant
Summary
Members reviewed ongoing repairs at Town Hall and discussed budgeting to repaint the building over two years; a preservation grant of about $50,000 for a lift or elevator was noted as potentially still available, but planning and design would be required to proceed.
Members reported ongoing repair work at Town Hall (siding, gas-tank relocation, fire escape) and discussed whether to budget for painting the building over the next two years. One board member said, "Within the next 2 years, that building needs to be painted," and suggested phasing work across seasons to manage costs.
Separately, a member said the Preservation Trust indicated a $50,000 grant for a lift or elevator "is still available," but cautioned that applying would require planning, design and likely six-figure costs for construction. The board agreed that pursuing the grant would require commitment and additional planning and that staff should explore options further.
