Committee discusses alternatives and contingency planning as site analysis continues

Sep 2, 2026

Residents and committee members discussed alternatives including renovating existing stations, expanding at the elementary school, or acquiring private property (Squamscot Beverages parcel); members said some parcels are not town-owned and purchasing private land would increase costs, and that programming work would remain useful if a different site is needed.

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Several residents asked whether alternatives to a new combined facility on the town-owned parcel had been fully explored, including renovating and expanding the current fire station, using adjoining parcels, or pursuing privately listed properties.

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