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Board reviews town office project costs, flags elevator and HVAC maintenance
Summary
Board members reviewed maintenance and operating cost drivers for the new town office — elevator servicing, annual HVAC filter replacement and increased cleaning — and noted a $350,000 grant toward the build. Members discussed warranty coverage and how the doubled footprint affects recurring costs.
Committee member said the new town office will require recurring upkeep including elevator inspections, annual HVAC maintenance and more cleaning because the building footprint is doubling. "We got a grant for $350,000 to help with it," the member said, noting the town expects some warranty coverage on new systems but still plans conservatively for maintenance.
The board and staff discussed trade-offs between budget lines and services: one member cautioned against cutting cleaning despite pressure to limit increases, while staff said some warranty terms might allow modest reductions in short-term maintenance estimates. The presentation also flagged accessibility features (full ADA compliance) and the office’s role as an emergency operations center.
