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Princeton council approves $58,800 study for fire‑department headquarters after debate over scope and planning horizon
Summary
The Princeton Mayor and Council authorized a $58,800 professional services contract with Woodward Studios Inc. for conceptual designs of a consolidated fire department headquarters; councilmembers pressed for clarity on the study's scope, planning horizon and climate resilience considerations.
The Princeton Mayor and Council voted to authorize a $58,800 professional services agreement with Woodward Studios Inc. to develop conceptual designs for a consolidated Princeton Fire Department headquarters.
Mayor Mark Frieda said the study aims to examine longstanding deficiencies at the existing building, including persistent roof leaks and mechanical systems past their expected life. "The roof continues to leak no matter what we've done to it," Frieda said, adding the building was not designed for the six full‑time paid firefighters now working 24‑hour shifts.
Councilmember David urged clarity about the…
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