1. Caryl Community Center
Article 11
Boiler Replacement
$600,000

2. Past Improvements to CCC
Major -- Funded through Special Articles, voted on at Town Meetings:
New roof (2008)
Structural and masonry repairs to stabilize building (2009)
Replacement of underground oil tanks (2011)
Full renovation of four (4) public bathrooms (2016)
Minor -- Funded through both operating and capital budgets:
Ongoing painting, wall and floor repairs, new carpeting where needed, water coolers, signage, AC in select areas, parking lot paving

3. Facts about Caryl Community Center
Board of Selectmen have statutory responsibility to maintain all Town-owned buildings
41,000 sq ft (30,000 sq ft of usable space excluding hallways, stairways, bathrooms, mechanical spaces)
Home to two Town Departments – Council on Aging and Parks ‘n Rec
Currently, four additional licensees: Center for the Development of Children, since (5928 sq ft); Erin’s School of Dance, since 2003 (2040 sq ft); Parent Talk, since 2003 (1800 sq ft); Community Cycle, since 2017 (1104 sq ft)

4. Boilers are over 90 years old!
We must provide a reliable, efficient, and cost saving heat source
This boiler replacement has been on the long-range capital budget planning list since 2013
Current boilers have lasted more-than-twice their projected lifespan
They break down frequently and replacement parts are no longer available

5. Cost
$600,000
Free Cash provides Town with means for small capital projects without borrowing, e.g. last year’s AC at Chickering School, the bathrooms at CCC, fire truck, etc.