Committee Approves Cost-Saving Measures for River Works Boathouse
The Municipal Building Committee-Malden River Works voted unanimously August 6 on five cost-saving design measures for the boathouse project. Chair Nelson Miller reported that Ron Hogan was discussing project financing with the Mayor's Office.
Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works · Meeting of August 6, 2026
MALDEN — The Municipal Building Committee-Malden River Works voted unanimously August 6 on five cost-saving design measures for the boathouse project. Chair Nelson Miller reported that Ron Hogan was discussing project financing with the Mayor's Office. The committee approved bidding storage racks as a deduct alternate, including the salt shed in the base bid, using all wood siding, selecting a corrugated metal roof estimated to save about 50,000 dollars, and retaining a stick built window system.
The committee scheduled a meeting with high school coaches to confirm boat storage needs, with construction drawings expected by September 18.
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Source: the Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works meeting of August 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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