
Over 100 people, mostly seniors, packed the Chambers last night in support of the plans presented for Eckersley Hall, attendants spilled over into the lobby. Councilmembers Serra & Berch squabbled over a possible $1 million difference between schematic plans and plans presented by new architectural firm Silver Petruccell that was hired to complete the design &; construction documents, but no one cares about the $1 million ex superintendent Mikey at the BOE blew. At least this time the audience did not have to hear Councilmember Berch make his frequent boast he has made many times at various Council Meetings of his "like the equivalent of six ph.d's in construction"; he did question why the abatement of the Eckersley Hall project was a separate line item - no included in the 10% of total construction cost being a budgeted contingency. The Architects presenting corrected the Councilman and explained that the contingency was ample for un forseen conditions not already documented by their team as visible areas that would need abatement. An estimated cost for abatement as a separate line item separate from a 10 % contingency cost is standard practice with a public project as was reiterrated by the architects presenting.. Councilmembers Phil Pessina and Ron Klattenberg fielded questions from the audience, which mainly focused on transportation to the new center from downtown areas. Pessina assured the crowd that he and committee members where speaking directly with Middletown Area Transit - the local bus company- to come up with a plan to allow for a more stops on bus routes that would accommodate residents going to the new senior center. Did Drew finally see the light and acknowledge seniors or was the threat of loosing this voting block really the issue? Seniors are human beings Mr. Drew. Referendum to pass the project coming in November.
Friday night's episode of "The Variety Hour" hosted by
Jon Pulino and William Wilson
on Comcast channel 15 will have on Ed Dypa of the Senior Center Building Committee who will talk about & show the design for Eckersley Hall.
Gail Patricia Whitright will be on as well to discuss "Welcome Home Veterans May 19th in Shelton, Connecticut- Veterans Park 11am to 6 pm"Othesurprise guests TBA!
Gail Patricia Whitright will be on as well to discuss "Welcome Home Veterans May 19th in Shelton, Connecticut- Veterans Park 11am to 6 pm"Othesurprise guests TBA!
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