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Williston tells committee it will not buy former state police barracks; town asks to preserve future right-of-way options
Summary
Town of Williston told a state committee it will not pursue purchase of the former State Police barracks parcel, about 3 acres, but urged officials to preserve options for a future grid street and to consider housing in reuse plans. Buildings and General Services (BGS) retains authority to sell the site.
The town of Williston told members of the Legislative Committee on Corrections & Institutions on March 13 that it does not intend to buy the former State Police barracks parcel the state may put up for sale.
Town Manager Eric Wells told the committee the parcel is about three acres and that Williston had explored possible uses including a community center and affordable housing, but found the site too small for the community-center plans and was unable to secure a housing partner. “The town at this point is not interested in moving forward with the purchase of the property,” Wells said.
The report-back requirement was inserted into last year’s capital bill (page 19, section 16) to give Williston time to study potential uses and to state its interest. Committee members said the town’s letter and…
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