Hubbardston committee asks architect for revised program list as members debate elevator, assembly room and shared police-fire spaces

The Town of Hubbardston Municipal Complex Building Committee met Feb. 3 to review schematic designs for a combined town-hall, police and fire facility, pressing the architect on program layout, circulation and accessibility while agreeing to ask for a formal program list and revised drawings in about a month.

The committee opened the meeting by approving previously circulated minutes after Speaker 3 moved to “approve as written” and the committee affirmed the motion by voice vote (SEG 017–019). Speaker 1 told members a new committee charge had been posted on the town website and introduced Mel as the municipal representative (SEG 030–038).

Why it matters: committee members said the plan must balance public access and operational efficiency — ensuring residents can use customer services easily while keeping secure police and fire functions separate. Several members said the building’s circulation and the location of high-occupancy spaces will affect plumbing, code compliance and long-term operating costs.

Key points and decisions

Financial snapshot and procurement: Speaker 3 said the town ledger currently reflects roughly $160,000 in related funds but cautioned some of that amount had been appropriated in prior warrants and is under reconciliation by a CPA…