The Facilities Improvement Team (FIT) reviews the way in which buildings owned by the Town are used, the condition of these buildings and how well these buildings serve their intended use. The Select Board established FIT to evaluate any improvements or changes that are needed to allow Town employees and visitors to work in safe, efficient, well laid-out and inviting conditions. FIT is evaluating the best and most cost efficient ways to meet these objectives/requirements in the following areas:
- Support essential town services
- Adherence to health and safety codes and standards
- Condition of building structural systems
- Provides access for all using ADA as guidance
- Energy efficiency
- Operates reliable, properly sized, commercial grade HVAC systems
- Flexibility of spaces
- Addresses deferred maintenance items with a long-term goal of focusing on planned maintenance to minimize future deferral of maintenance
- Compliance with Town Plan
The committee’s transparent and participatory planning process includes regular updates to the community and opportunities for the community to provide input.
The committee will periodically present its recommendations to the Select Board.
Meetings
Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 pm in the Town Hall or by Zoom. See calendar for Zoom link to this meeting.Current Projects
The Facilities Improvement Team’s initial focus has been on the Town Hall and the Town Garage with evaluations of the buildings and adjoining property. Development of various options for addressing needs is presently underway.
- Town Garage: the initial evaluation of this building showed numerous code, safety and deferred maintenance needs. As a result, a more detailed review (including input from engineers) of this building became the top priority.
- Town Hall: this building also has some code, safety and deferred maintenance needs but at a lower level. A variety of small projects have been identified and some have been accomplished by volunteers.