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[quote="anon-85ro"]I agree with both of the above.

The big question I have is how could the initial cost estimate be so far off?

It's not like it is $30-$40K, which could be explained by recent price changes in fuel or materials that could not be anticipated.

But $400,000? Who estimated the project and when was the last detailed proposal finalized? To me, it is a lot.

If you, in the private sector, underestimated a project by 20-25%, you would probably be on the unemployment line unless there was an earth-shattering reason for why.

Whatever the reason, it is where it is.

Another possible remedy could be to place the money on a referendum as soon as legally viable with the understanding that the town would still apply for state money and if that money comes in, it would be immediately applied to retire the bond.

It is a bit of a gamble, I know, but would get the project going now, while still trying to take advantage of the new state program to fund it.

That stops the money chase, which may never be won....sort of like the proverbial dog chasing a car.

Otherwise, this could keep going like the Energizer bunny.

Whichever side you may be on this issue, it needs a certain resolution one way or another to keep the town's culture of apolitical unity.

The longer an issue festers, the wider the divide can grow, and that would be a shame for the community...to be split over the building of a library.[/quote]

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