Shutesbury Buildings Committee Debates Design and Funding for Historical Guideboard Protection

Overview: The Shutesbury Buildings Committee recently convened to discuss the construction of a gazebo aimed at protecting a historical guideboard on the town common. Key topics included the design and materials of the proposed structure, funding sources, and the relationship between the guideboard and nearby memorials.

Shutesbury Buildings Committee Questions Necessity and Design of Historic Gazebo Project

Overview: At the recent Shutesbury Buildings Committee meeting, members engaged in a detailed debate over the necessity and design of a proposed gazebo intended to protect a historic signboard.

Shutesbury Committee Considers PVC Sheets for School Fascia

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Buildings Committee delved into discussions on the use of PVC sheets versus individual pieces for covering the fascia at the Shutesbury Elementary School, a move that could have implications for the project’s cost and longevity. The meeting also addressed the condition of the dam keeper’s roof and the involvement of the Conservation Commission in the repair process, including concerns over the presence of asbestos. Additionally, the committee considered the logistics of incorporating photos into the Capital Planning spreadsheets, the potential purchase of a drain cleaner auger, and tree trimming near Schoolhouse number two.