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Chair: Budget rises to $15,970,000; referendum slated for Oct. 13
Summary
The committee reported the firehouse project budget increased to $15,970,000, saying escalation and moving a radiant floor into the base bid were the main drivers; construction is expected to start in January with a referendum on Oct. 13.
The Chair told the committee that the project budget "is now up to 15,970,000" and described the increase as roughly a $300,000 change driven by construction‑cost escalation and the decision to include a radiant floor in the base scope. The chair said the delay of the referendum into mid‑October pushed the start of construction and added escalation to the estimate.
The committee did not vote on funding at the meeting. The chair said bidding would begin in November or December if referendum approval occurs and that construction would not begin until January, moving the projected construction year to 2027. The presentation also listed a series of next procedural dates: a selectmen resolution (09/02), a Board of Finance resolution (09/14), town meeting call (09/16), town meeting (09/29), and a referendum on 10/13.
