Merrimac police station cleanup project gets go-ahead
MERRIMAC — The remediation of flooding at the policemen station is moving closer to completion.
Police Chief Eric Shears said the results of air distinction testing done on July 7 show all spore count levels below 10,000, which is the guideline for high contamination, with example counts of several areas below the control test of outside air.
In response to whether he thought there were any serious problems at the station, Shears said, "Airborne mold doesn't be published to be one of them."
Shears shared the test results at Monday night's Board of Selectmen meeting.
Construction Inspector Bob Sinibaldi also presented quotes for draining and sealing the station basement. The plan calls for pumping out the flood and then filling the area with concrete. A sealant will also be used to prevent moisture from seeping into the building through the specific.
Renovating the basement would cost $21,000 for materials and labor, plus $749 for an industrial dehumidifier and $1,950 for three replacement windows. Selectmen approved the expenses and archives with the work.
