Commission reviews Chapman Street facility building conditions assessment
Permanent Building Commission reviewed Chapman Street assessment finding structural soundness but extensive repair needs. TLB Architects presented findings to Chair Stephen Woods and members Rahul Abraham, Joe Harpie, Peter Manke, Don Brown, and Christopher Ferri on June 4. The assessment
Permanent Municipal Building Commission · Meeting of June 4, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Permanent Building Commission reviewed Chapman Street assessment finding structural soundness but extensive repair needs. TLB Architects presented findings to Chair Stephen Woods and members Rahul Abraham, Joe Harpie, Peter Manke, Don Brown, and Christopher Ferri on June 4. The assessment identified required roof replacement, brick repairs, and steel-element treatment; architects noted the building's small size means capital costs will not be major.
The commission discussed when to complete reuse planning versus proceeding with envelope repairs.
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Source: the Permanent Municipal Building Commission meeting of June 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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