Library Repair Project Updates
Library Repair Project Vote
The vote on the Library Repair Project will take place at the Annual Town Meeting on March
22, 2025 in the Westborough High School Auditorium.
The warrant article will be posted once it becomes available.
Project Details:
- Estimated Cost: The current estimate is $14 million, which may change after bid
estimates are received on February 19, 2025. - Scope of the Project: The Library Repair Project will address major repairs and
necessary upgrades to the library’s infrastructure, including:- Replacement of the slate roof on the 1908 building and the roof on the 1980
addition. - Replacement of the failing HVAC system (installed between 1980 and 2012).
- Preservation and restoration of the 1908 windows.
- Installation of a fire suppression system.
- Upgrading to electrical systems to make code compliant.
- Ensuring ADA compliance, including adequate restrooms.
- Reallocation of space for teens and adults.
- Upgrading infrastructure in the meeting room and children’s programming space.
- Replacement of the slate roof on the 1908 building and the roof on the 1980
About the Team
The Library Repair Project is being led by a team of dedicated and experienced volunteer
community members. They have worked transparently to present Westborough taxpayers with
the most cost-efficient plan to replace aging and failing systems, address deferred maintenance,
and minimize impacts to patron services.