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Swansea officials push $1.2 million public works facility to ballot, citing safety and operational needs
Summary
Select board and DPW leaders presented a proposal to raise $1.2 million (including $1.05M by bond) for a 12,000 sq ft public works facility at 98 Pine Street, arguing current facilities are unsafe and delay storm response; residents raised tax and timing concerns but the article was moved to the ballot after public discussion.
Town officials and public works leaders told voters at the deliberative session that Swansea's current public works facility can no longer accommodate modern equipment or ensure safe, timely winter operations.
"Article 3 proposes raising and appropriating a total of $1,200,000 to design and construct, equip, and furnish a new public works facility on town owned property located at 98 Pine Street," the presenter said, noting that $150,000 would come from an expendable trust fund and $1,050,000 from bond financing. Officials described a 12,000…
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