Summary
The Capital Planning Committee suggested the town think harder about whether Lobdell House is the right home for town offices, since fixing the porch, windows, insulation, and roof could total around $400,000. The board will consider shorter-term fixes and other options.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $400,000 in needed repairs; the porch alone is estimated in the mid-$20,000s.
Taxpayers, if the town avoids over-investing in a building that may not be its best long-term option.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Board Meeting - Oct 27, 2026
The board awarded a $36,600 bid to fix the rotted porch at the historic Lobdell House, but members noted they haven't planned for what happens if the work uncovers bigger structural problems — and a preservation advocate urged a holistic restoration approach.
Town Board Meeting - May 26, 2026
The Capital Planning Committee suggested the town think harder about whether Lobdell House is the right home for town offices, since fixing the porch, windows, insulation, and roof could total around $400,000. The board will consider shorter-term fixes and other options.
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