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Selectmen hear town-hall roof inspection; contractor to provide repair and replacement options
Summary
A contractor inspected the town hall and reported leaks and aging materials; he will provide prices for sealing, partial repair and full replacement, and the board discussed getting a civil-engineer review of trusses before any major replacement.
A contractor who inspected the town-hall roof reported active leaks, evidence of aging materials and trusses that may need review. The contractor will return with prices for sealing the valley, limited repairs and a full roof replacement; he also suggested the building could benefit from a civil-engineer review of trusses and snow-load calculations.
Board members discussed temporary fixes (sealing the valley) versus a longer-term solution (a full reroof), and noted major work would likely wait for town meeting approval and budget planning. One selectman said the building was probably built in the 1930s and recognized the importance of an engineer’s assessment before major work.
Next steps: contractor to provide a detailed proposal and the Board will consider obtaining an engineer’s inspection before approving a large capital expenditure.
