NRSD Roof repair/replacement.

Why are we asking for roof repairs? Based on the Existing Roof Conditions & Schematic Design report, the overall conditions of the Narragansett Middle and High School facilities show extensive aging, deterioration, and moisture-related damage across multiple building systems. The roofs exhibit worn membranes, failing flashing, loose or corroded fasteners, compromised sealants, and ineffective drainage elements, all of which increase the likelihood of water infiltration. There are 35 separate leaks throughout the building. Exterior façades, including metal panels and trim, show corrosion, dents, sealant failure, and surface degradation, while interior spaces display staining, damaged finishes, and substrate deterioration consistent with ongoing leaks and prolonged exposure to moisture. Corresponding repairs identified in the report include replacing damaged or deteriorated roof flashings and accessories, addressing corrosion and fastener failures, and restoring or fully replacing roof membrane sections where performance is compromised. The exterior envelope requires re-sealing joints, replacing failed or rusting metal components, repairing damaged panels, and improving water-management details to prevent further infiltration. Interior areas affected by leaks will require removal and replacement of damaged finishes and substrates once the envelope issues are resolved. Together, these repairs are necessary to restore watertightness, stabilize the facilities, prevent structural and material degradation, and extend the useful life of the buildings. 

 Scope & Eligibility 

○ MSBA reimburses roofs more than 25 years old 

■ HS Built in 1997 

■ MS Built in 1958, Sections repaired in 1997 & 2011 

○ Construction to replace the High School roof & repair qualifying sections of the Middle School roof 

● Project Cost Overview ○ Total construction cost: $10,864,548 

● MSBA Reimbursement ○ Approved Oct 29, 2025, at a 59% reimbursement rate. 

○ Total Estimated Max Facilities Grant: $6,111,695 

● Local Funding Share - Remaining local cost: $4,752,853 

○ District to issue 20-year bond 

○ Estimated cost of Bond (Principal & Interest): $7,057,471 

■ Templeton(85%): $5,998,850 

■ Phillipston(15%): $1,058,621 

● Tax Rate Increase 

○ Phillipston: No impact due to funding through reserves 

○ Templeton: Approximate $95.19 annual increase to the average single-family home

 2025 Templeton special town meeting, article 2, asks town meeting to amend their vote of May 16, 2006 regarding open space committee. That vote created an open space committee of from 5 to 9 members with all votes shall be considered passed and valid provided at least 3 members of the committee are present and a simple majority is attained. How can 3 votes be a majority (quorum) if there are 7, 8 or 9 members? That does not work, even with Templeton math. Also, it is harder and harder to get members on these various committees, so town meeting will be asked to amend that vote to set the open space committee at 5 members and the committee members will be appointed in June and change Board of Selectmen to Select Board.

That is all that article is about. I believe there are 3 people waiting to serve on this committee.

2025 November 12, Templeton special town meeting, articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 ask town meeting to expend CPA money on 4 various projects.

Article 7 asks town meeting to approve a debt exclusion for the towns share of expense of roof work on NRSD high school, a building Templeton voted to expend money to build back in the 1990's

Article 8 asks town meeting to approve using money from TCTV retained earnings fund to their fiscal year 2026 budget. Retained earnings are an enterprise funds money equivalent to town free cash. This is another move to try and keep tctv afloat while the budget, funding and charge of this town entity results in a decision on it's true mission and as a service to town residents. To date, many proposals and plans have been presented to the select board and town, but none so far have brought about any real financial impact, as in bringing more funding to the town to keep this entity running. Just like a town, a dept. cannot keep spending onetime funds for reoccurring expenses.