Capital Committee Continues Review of FY27 Capital Requests
Capital Committee reviewed fiscal 2027 capital improvement requests in continuing preliminary session.
DocumentCenter · Meeting of January 15, 2026
NORTH READING — Capital Committee reviewed fiscal 2027 capital improvement requests in continuing preliminary session. Town Engineer Daniel O'Donnell presented updates on roadway improvements in Groups 6 and 7, requesting 1.6 million dollars with 515,000 dollars anticipated from state funding, plus bridge assessments and Central Street sidewalk and Route 28 projects. Survey data showed 80 percent support for the sidewalk project.
DPW Director Joseph Parisi discussed automated trash and recycling carts estimated at about 510,000 dollars total cost. The committee indicated additional requests from IT, Parks, Hillview, and police departments remain under review before final action. Next meeting is January 30.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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