Dresden plans basement cleanup

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Dresden plans basement cleanup

Wiscasset Newspaper - Wiscasset,ME,

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http://wiscassetnewspaper.maine.com/2006-12-14/dresden_selectmen.html

A flooded basement last spring at Dresden's Town Hall continues to

create problems for town employees, long after the waters have

receded.

The flood's aftermath was discussed at Monday night's selectmen's

meeting. Selectman Rae described a serious mold problem that

developed as a result of the water damage.

Selectman Ottum explained that there are dangerous levels of

mold in the air in the basement, and there is detectable mold in the

air on the main floor. He said that it could affect some people who

are sensitive or allergic.

The selectmen voted unanimously to award the clean-up contract to

Bio-safe, an environmental company in Westbrook. In addition to

disposing of items in the basement, records that must be kept will

be cleaned, the floors, walls, and the ceiling will be sealed. The

process will take about six months and cost about $9,850.