Town Hall Restoration Survey | Town of Bowdoinham

Town Hall Restoration and Preservation Survey

Next year the Bowdoinham Town Hall will be approaching its 200th birthday. As such, it is in need of repairs. The last time there was a concerted effort on improving the building was over 30 years ago when a committee was formed for that exact purpose, which resulted in the Dome being replicated and replaced. Since then, minor repairs have been done, such as recently when a retired citizen reglazed and refinished the windows; however, the building is now in a state of need. Now, the Town Hall needs repairs to the foundation, the roof, and the building needs to be repainted.

1. What do you envision the Town Hall being used for?

2a. Have you ever used the Town Hall for an event?

Yes

2b. If yes, what kind of event? If no, why not?

3a. Here is a list of potential projects focusing on improvements to the Town Hall. Please rate these projects on a scale of 0-3, 0 being not an issue, 3 being a high priority.

Questions	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Lighting	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Acoustics/sound	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Heating	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Air Exchange/air purifying system	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Interior paint	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Refinish the floor	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Stage	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Hall/Side room	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Restroom	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Kitchenette	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Foundation moved back from School St	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Foundation Lifted	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Ventilation system	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority
Other (Please explain) Please explain in the next section	0 Not an issue	1 Low Priority	2 Medium Priority	3 High priority

4b. Please elaborate on what you'd like to see done for the projects you view as high priority. (For example, what improvements do you want to see for the stage?)

5. Please add any suggestions you may have to help make the restoration of the Town Hall successful.

6. Once the work on the Town Hall is complete, should the Town of Bowdoinham allocate a specific amount of money for Town Hall maintenance each year?

Yes

7a. Would you be willing and able to devote time or expertise to further this project?

Yes

7b. If so, what type of assistance can you offer?