Public Facilities Committee Committee Report
The Public Facilities Committee discussed a recommendation to appropriate $232,000 in funding for the first phase of a project to restore cupolas and replace 53 windows at City Hall. The project entails an existing conditions assessment and architecture and engineering work, with funding designated from the Historic Reserves Account FY27. Discussions covered the phased approach to the overall building restoration, the eligibility of the project for Community Preservation Committee funding, and the importance of stewarding the historic resource while ensuring a viable workspace for city employees.