Granby West St Committee Selects Under-Budget OPM

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby West St Building Committee announced the selection of an under-budget owner’s project manager (OPM), which marked a forward step in the ongoing construction and renovation projects. The committee expressed optimism about the progress and financial aspects of the initiatives, including the successful and cost-efficient removal of a tank and the negotiation of a favorable HVAC proposal by Inovis for the building.

Littleton Permanent Municipal Building Committee Tackles School Projects and Senior Center Construction

Overview: In Littleton, the Permanent Municipal Building Committee met to address ongoing construction projects, particularly focusing on progress at the local high school, a new Senior Center, and the Indian Hill school project.

Westport Committee Debates Fate of Historic High School

Overview: The Westport Long Term Building Committee, in a meeting on July 1, 2024, tackled the complex issue of the future of the old high school, a structure of historical and community significance. Discussions centered on whether to demolish, mothball, or repurpose the building for municipal use, with the committee examining financial, historical, and community perspectives.

Boston Commission Approves Key Developments in Housing and Open Space

Overview: The Boston Public Facilities Commission has approved a series of development projects aimed at creating affordable housing and preserving open community space in various neighborhoods of Boston. At the forefront of the approvals was the extension of the tentative developer designation for a parcel on Amory Street in Roxbury, where Urban Edge Housing Corporation is planning an affordable housing project. The commission also greenlit the design amendment for the Boston City Hall and Plaza Renovation Phase two project and ratified the appointment of Carleton Jones as the director of the Public Facilities Department.

Norton Committee Tackles Town Hall and Senior Center Delays

Overview: The Norton Permanent Building Committee recently convened to address issues surrounding the construction of the town hall and the Nelson Senior Community Center. At the forefront of the meeting, the committee grappled with delays, including a 3-week setback due to a wet building issue and unforeseen challenges such as the discovery of six hidden septic tanks. These developments have stirred concerns amongst committee members regarding the project timetable and the potential impact on the town’s finances.