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Little Compton council authorizes remediation work, files appeal for extension at 32 Commons
Summary
The council authorized the town administrator to remediate fire-inspection deficiencies at 32 Commons (the former police station/Hot Bellows Hall) and to file an appeal for an extension; the motion was amended to require the administrator to track costs and report them at future meetings.
The Little Compton Town Council voted to authorize the town administrator to proceed with remediation of fire-inspection deficiencies at 32 Commons — the building variously referred to as Hot Bellows Hall and the old police station — and to file an appeal to secure an extension of the compliance deadline.
Solicitor (Speaker 5) told the council that submitting an appeal would serve as an extension and urged the town to act quickly because the deadline was imminent. Town officials and councilors discussed engaging local craftsmen, electricians and plumbers to perform corrective work and agreed it is necessary both for safety and to preserve a historic building.
Speaker 2 moved the authorization; the motion was seconded and later amended to require the town administrator to maintain a running tally of remediation costs and report that figure at council meetings. Speaker 10 confirmed that capital funds had been allocated for the project and that the town would tap capital accounts for the work.
Councilors emphasized that work must address life-safety issues identified in the July fire inspection. Multiple speakers noted interest in using the building for community purposes — including as a senior gathering site — but said safety and compliance must come first. The council approved the amended motion by voice vote.
The council did not provide a detailed timeline for completion at the meeting; officials said they would present cost updates and contractor plans at future meetings.
