By GEORGE FJELD
BRANDON- In case you were wondering what is going on in the Brandon Library, here’s a few pictures and some news. After completing a number of reparative/restorative infrastructure projects, there is finally construction underway. Issues with the crumbling piled-rock foundation and reinforcing the floors to handle the weight of the books have kept the general contractor, Naylor and Breen et al., busy for months. In prior renovations, supporting beams were cut away and now need to be reinforced. All of the asbestos had to be removed. Rewiring and replumbing are in the future, as much of the old had to go. The basement where the book sale was now has a level concrete floor. Finally, it is time to rebuild the interior and add the addition for the stairwell and elevator. Take a look at the pictures to get an idea of just how extensive the restoration and addition are. We’ll continue to update the community as things progress.
