Board confirms waste-oil furnace will be reflected in plans; boiler to provide office backup

Whitingham officials reviewed heating strategy for the new highway garage. The minutes record that the town already has a ceiling-mounted waste‑oil furnace that the group believes can contribute significant heat but cannot be the sole heat source for office spaces. The board agreed the mechanical room should include a conventional boiler to cover office heating needs and to provide heat to the garage when waste oil is not available.

There was specific discussion about tanking: the two fuel tanks shown on plan were intended for the regular furnace, and the board debated whether to include one or two additional tanks for the office backup boiler; Road Commissioner Janovsky favored two tanks. Consultants were asked to ensure the construction documents reflect a waste‑oil furnace (not a waste‑oil boiler). Plumbing details discussed in the same portion of the meeting included a request that all faucets receive both hot and cold water.

Speakers specifically named in the minutes for these items include Road Commissioner Stanley Janovsky and consultant Elijah Daniels.