[MassHistPres] Large School Windows

[Garrett Laws]

Great suggestion!

How about doing a study on how long the original windows can last and
put in a request for the money that they will be saving by not
replacing the windows multiple times in the future!

Garrett Laws
Copper & Slate co.

On Saturday, February 5, 2011, Ann Chapdelaine <designer1446 at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Original windows are proposed for replacement in
> one of our elementary schools because  " the glass will fall out if
> the windows are opened".  Unfortunately school departments have no clue
> about  the value of reglazing and repairing old windows.
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> The only reason these are being replaced is
> because "the State will reimburse our town for the cost of the new
> windows".
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> What is needed is for the "State", (whatever dept
> that is that pays for the cost of new windows
> )to  pay for the repair of
>  existing historic windows so the windows will last another 100 years and
> reimburse the town for this instead of throwing out perfectly good windows that
> just need some TCL. I am sure it will save the State a lot of money
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> Is it possible for  MHC  to look into
> this?
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> Ann J. Chapdelaine
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> Ann J. Chapdelaine, Chairperson
> Town of North
> Attleborough Historical Commission
> Town Hall
> 43 South Washington
> Street
> North Attleboro, MA. 02760
> Office 508-699-0152
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> Ann J. Chapdelaine
> Allied Member
> ASID
> Interiors For Living
> 111 High Street
> North Attleboro, MA.
> 02760
> www.interiorsforliving.biz
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Cheers,
Garrett

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