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.
I thought prevailing wage laws were intended to protect the public from slip-shod work? Surprise, surprise. They're really to inflate the cost, take care of the unions and other interests who support the Democrat Oligarchy.
ReplyDeleteWe cannot continue like this.
Prevailing wage law and low bidder pretty much guarantee higher cost for lowest quality for taxpayer dollars.
ReplyDeleteHere's another example of taxpayers getting fleeced.
ReplyDeletehttps://atholdailynews.com/2025/11/24/athol-police-station-closed-due-to-water-damage/
Wouldn't you like to know the truth behind this fiasco?
That has nothing to do with the school situation. I have been in the cafeteria when the rain poured thru the roof into buckets on the floor, during a craft fair. This situation, I am not happy with either, but we have to fix it. Pay now or pay a lot more later ! Paying more does not seem like a smart option.
DeleteI sure would like to know why an occupied building with a malfunctioning sprinkler head did so much damage before it was shut off?
DeleteIt's another example of the taxpayers getting fleeced. Does the Athol PD want a different station? Is that why this is such a "crisis"? As the other commenter noted, the occupied building is destroyed by a single sprinkler? And why didn't this public works building have a flow switch to detect sprinkler water was flowing? Fire codes and insurance requirements call for one.
DeleteI bet the insurance company wants to ask some tough questions. Fraud? Maybe. A scheme to get insurance to makeover the police station? Suspicious. Legitimate? I doubt it.