Brentwood committee OKs $25,000 for municipal building design work; will present three options to voters

The Brentwood Municipal Complex Research Committee voted to add $25,000 to the multipurpose municipal building capital reserve fund to hire design professionals to develop concept plans and cost estimates for three building options ahead of a planned 2026 town meeting. The committee discussed site selection, procurement method and public outreach and set a follow‑up meeting for March 18 to finalize a request for qualifications (RFQ).

The additional $25,000 was presented as a warrant article to increase the capital reserve fund for “professional services related to the municipal building,” including conceptual plans, estimates and a design‑build preparation package. The committee voted to add the $25,000 to the reserve; committee members recorded two abstentions and no recorded opposing votes. The committee chair said the funds would be used to hire an architect or engineer to evaluate three options: a standalone police department, a standalone police department plus space for future municipal use, or a joint building housing both the police department and town offices.

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