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Beecher Library Schedules New Window Installation for Early August

Article Summary: New windows are scheduled to be installed at the Beecher Public Library on Friday, August 1, a project intended to improve the building’s infrastructure. The work is expected to be completed in a single day, with a contingency day planned if necessary.

Window Installation Key Points:

  • Project Start Date: Installation is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 1.

  • Contractor: The project will be completed by Preferred Windows.

  • Timeline: The work is anticipated to take one day, but could extend to Monday, August 4, if weather or other issues cause delays.

BEECHER — The Beecher Public Library District will undergo a significant capital improvement in early August with the installation of new windows throughout the facility.

Library Director Jill Grosso reported during the board’s July 22 meeting that the project is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 1. The work will be performed by contractor Preferred Windows.

According to Grosso, the installation is expected to be completed in a single day. However, a contingency plan is in place for the work to continue on Monday, August 4, should it not be finished on the first day due to weather or unforeseen complications.

The window replacement was discussed under the “Old Business” portion of the agenda, indicating it is a planned project aimed at maintaining and upgrading the library building. Further details about the cost or scope of the project were not discussed at the meeting. The board took no formal action on the item, as the update was informational.

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