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Board debates demolition plans and future use for vacant building
Summary
Board members reviewed three bids for tearing down a vacant building, discussed basement and well conditions, options for a grassy pocket or parking, and agreed to define an end goal and obtain budget figures before finalizing work scope.
Board members discussed three bids for removing a vacant building and options for the property after demolition. "We've got 3 bids, but only 2 of them are basically for the same amount of work," the Chair said, noting one lower bid appeared to omit parts of the work; members emphasized the need to clarify the scope so all bidders price the same work.
The discussion covered whether to remove the concrete walls, fill the cellar or basement, install black dirt for grass, or lay gravel for parking. Rick urged the board to identify an end goal and obtain budget estimates for each step so the town can evaluate costs before authorizing work. The board concluded it needs a site inspection to confirm basement/well conditions and to present a clear scope to contractors.
