As town staff planned to begin their official move into the newly-built Town Hall and Community Center this week, they learned the facility is riddled with problems and has yet to be cleared for occupancy. Elected officials were made aware of significant issues in the new $31 million facility during the Town Council’s meeting Tuesday night. Among the outstanding issues are the electrical systems, including a large generator that tests at 25 percent capacity and wireless access points and security cameras in the wrong locations. Wet floors and carpeting pose a different challenge altogether, with the potential for mold and compromised air quality in the future. Construction broke ground in April 2019 and has continued on time for a scheduled completion date this July. Phase II – the abatement of contaminants at the existing town hall site and demolition of the old building, was supposed to begin by August and wrap up in December.
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