With Gill Elementary School flooring problem, Selectboard leans toward full replacement
A classroom in the Gill Elementary School where a section of the floor has been sealed off due to peeling tiles. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Gill Elementary Principal Lisa Desjarlais in the school’s cafeteria, where a section of the floor has been sealed off due to peeling tiles. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Lauren Steer teaches her second-grade pupils in the library and technology room because her classroom has been closed at the Gill Elementary School as a result of peeling tiles. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Gill Elementary School’s main hallway, where a section of the floor has been sealed off due to peeling tiles. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
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Old tiles a safety concern for Gill Elementary School, expense for town
Degrading floor tiles in Gill Elementary School at 48 Boyle Road have raised safety concerns, and will require a replacement by the town this summer. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Published: 3/2/2021 4:34:02 PM
GILL Degrading floor tiles in Gill Elementary School have raised safety concerns, and will require a replacement by the town this summer for a price likely over $100,000.
The problem is that the tiles contain asbestos, a material that was commonly used in tiles until the 1980s, when it was found that degrading asbestos can be hazardous if inhaled.
Northfield Selectboard appoints 13 members to Campus/Center Collaborative Committee
A rendering of the originally planned development by The Moody Center in Northfield. Moore Cottage on Moody Street can be seen to the far right. An ad hoc committee has been formed to discuss development proposals between the town of Northfield, The Moody Center and Thomas Aquinas College. Contributed image
The Moore Cottage, located on Moody Street in Northfield. Staff File Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
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The Moody Center withdraws proposal in Northfield until review by town-appointed group
NORTHFIELD The Selectboard appointed 13 members on Tuesday to the ad hoc Campus/Center Collaborative Committee, which will discuss future development proposals between the town of Northfield, The Moody Center and Thomas Aquinas College.
The Moody Center withdraws proposal in Northfield until review by town-appointed group
A rendering of the originally planned development by The Moody Center in Northfield. Moore Cottage on Moody Street can be seen to the far right. Contributed Image
The Moore Cottage, located on Moody Street in Northfield. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
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NORTHFIELD The Moody Center is withdrawing its site plan and proposal to renovate the historic Moore Cottage and old bookstore on Moody Street, as well as construct housing units and a new welcome center, until the plan can be reviewed by the newly established Campus/Center Collaborative Committee.