Meanwhile, outside in the parking lot . . .

This week's post focuses on what is happening on the outside of the library.  Our on-site construction supervisor reports exciting developments.  This week, crews worked on rough grading of the old parking lot, and started footings and excavation for the foundation of the addition.  Yahoo!  Inside, installation of MEPs, which we have learned means: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems, continues.  Of course, this is terribly important, but somehow just not as exciting as the foundation work! 

Construction Progress, March 23, 2012

The photos above show the installation of rough plumbing and mechanical systems on the ground floor. 

Formerly the Fiction and Nonfiction collections.

We are so lucky to have these beautiful windows.  You are looking into the former Young Adults section, circulation desk, and staff offices. 

This photo really captures the beauty of the original building.  I love the light and openness, and the pattern of the ceiling.  I am feeling a bit nostalgic!

The mezzanine level used to contain the Mystery Section.  Now it will be office space.  

Groundbreaking Pictures

A few photos from the groundbreaking ceremony.  At the top, the Library Superhero Team of Trustee Janet Pineault, Director Jerry Cirillo, and Children's Librarian Margi Rossetti. 

In the middle photo, Janet and Margi are thrilled that the project they have been working on for the past decade has finally started!

In the bottom photo, the Trustees and some of the design team listen as Jerry thanks the community for their support.  We ALL thank you for your support!

     Construction so far has been mostly about gutting the old building to prepare for renovations and expansion.  The interior is stripped to its shell, and ready for renovation.  Soon, the parking lot will also be a construction site, as we break ground for the addition.  Stay tuned!

     Please remember that a construction site is a busy and dangerous place.  If you go, stay outside the fence, and out of the way of the heavy trucks and equipment as they travel to and from the site.

     This week's photo's were provided by Foxboro resident Paula Bishop.  Thanks for passing them on, Paula.

A Sign of the Times!  We are so glad to see construction underway.

  These broad, open steps have always symbolized the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of our library, and I am going to miss them a little bit. 

Goodbye, routine sandbagging!!!  

The renovation will address the drainage problems that have been a longstanding problem in this area.  

Construction Begins with Demolition

Construction proceeds!  Workers have been stripping away the inside of the old building, preparing for a new and improved library.  The interior of the existing building has been gutted - just the walls remain.  This is a view of the space that contained the Children's Library, as well as the old downstairs lobby.  Workers are starting to rough in some of the mechanical and plumbing systems.  While this doesn't look too exciting from the outside, it will prepare the building for all the wonderful changes ahead!