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Planning Board endorses proposed 2026 capital improvement program
Summary
The Planning Board reviewed line-by-line the proposed 2026–2031 capital improvement program and voted to record that the program is consistent with the comprehensive plan; major items include Coast Guard station stabilization, library elevator replacement, police dispatch renovations, harbor projects and funding placeholders for a public safety complex.
The New Shoreham Planning Board reviewed the town’s proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2026–2031 and voted that the draft is consistent with the comprehensive plan, recording the board’s recommendation for the record.
Amy (staff presenter) walked the board through a line‑by‑line draft that added a new ‘requested’ column showing department submissions. Major items flagged included stabilization and maintenance of the Coast Guard station (roofing, siding, mechanical work and potential engineering review), an elevator replacement at the library (estimated $165,000; trustees committed $30,000 and a grant application is pending to cover part of the cost), dispatch center renovations at the police station (funded through COVID-era money for security and safety upgrades), and various harbor and seaside infrastructure projects (dock pedestal upgrades, state-required fire suppression work and Old Harbor bulkhead engineering placeholder funds).
Amy said the town had a $3.5 million federal appropriation and a pending $1 million state grant for the larger public‑safety building project, that some fire and rescue equipment replacements are planned in multi-year phasing, and noted continued coordination with DOT on certain road projects. The board asked clarifying questions about maintenance costs, the potential to set aside funds for long-term resilience projects, and the timing and public engagement for specific road and harbor projects.
After discussion the chair moved and the board voted aye to indicate the CIP as presented was consistent with the comprehensive plan; the motion carried. Staff will continue to refine cost figures and funding sources as the budget process advances.
What’s next: staff to refine and circulate updated figures, pursue grant opportunities and provide follow-up materials to the board and council during the CIP adoption process.
