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Committee reviews $28,480 site-assessment estimate from $50,000 budget

Town of Newfields Public Safety Building Committee · August 5, 2026

Summary

The committee examined a $28,480 estimate for site-assessment work (Beals $6,580; Northam survey $16,900; wetlands $5,000) and discussed limiting the survey scope to reduce costs; about $46,000 remained in the $50,000 budget after prior expenditures.

Committee members reviewed detailed line-item estimates for the site-assessment phase and discussed how those costs fit within the committee's $50,000 preliminary budget. John Hayden presented a breakdown totaling $28,480: $6,580 for Beals, $16,900 for Northam's survey, and $5,000 for wetlands flagging. Hoby Harmon reported approximately $46,000 remained in the budget after prior expenditures.

Members debated whether the entire property needed surveying or whether limiting the survey to a portion could reduce costs; John Hayden agreed to clarify with Christian Smith whether a reduced scope was feasible. The committee emphasized tracking remaining funds to ensure sufficient budget for the needs assessment and other preliminary tasks.

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