1/17/14 - Senior citizens in Putnam Township will eventually have a new building to call home following this past Wednesdayâs board meeting. The township put forth an offer of $185,000 for the building on Mower Road, which was then countered by the library board with an offer of $189,900. That offered was accepted unanimously by members at Wednesday nightâs meeting, and officials will now be working to close on the property before determining what renovations are needed. Some board members and others in the audience commented about the need for a new center, and that purchasing the building was necessary to support one of the fastest growing populations. It was further noted that with steadily increasing fund equity, the purchase was a good way to give back. The old senior center is well used and houses frequent activities but only has a current capacity of 43, which will be expanded to 200 with the new building that's roughly three times the size. Repairs need to be made to the building but must first be identified and approved. A preliminary estimate of between $25,000 to $35,000 has been mentioned but nothing concrete. A number of members stressed they felt everything should be done at once instead of piece meal and getting ânickeled and dimedâ with maintenance problems later. After everything is complete, Supervisor Ron Rau says theyâll move the senior citizens in and celebrate with a ribbon cutting and grand opening. (JM)
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