A few weeks ago the steel structure of our new addition was completed in construction tradition that included staff, donors, and all who made this project possible coming out to sign their names to the final steel beam. Thank you to the many supporters who attended, from political officials to local children. It was hoisted into place on March 29, complete with an American flag and tree for good luck, as the tradition goes. Progress is still coming along as the crews work to make the 22,000 sq/ft space weather-tight. CEO Karen Gardner and CIO Katy O’Connell of the Building Committee traveled to Boston last week to review furniture recommendations with the architect. Katy explained that the underground plumbing will be going in over the next couple of weeks and the builders have started the process of installing water service by connecting to the water main on Commercial Street. The underground electric will be installed soon as well.
We are thrilled to still be on track and moving quickly. Completion is expected for September 2012.