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Selectmen hear Pease/Port update as PDA advances tower proposal and capital projects
Summary
A Greenland Selectmen meeting on June 2 featured a lengthy report on Pease-related activity from a board member, including cruise-ship growth, a proposed Harriman air-traffic-control tower project and ongoing capital work; the board asked to be kept informed of tour dates and follow-ups.
A member of the board (Committee member S6) reported to the Greenland Board of Selectmen on June 2 that activity at Pease and related port facilities is increasing and that several capital projects are under way, including a proposed air-traffic-control tower renovation by Harriman.
The report said cruise calls to the port have risen — "rather than three ships, they're bringing in I think it's at least six" — and highlighted ongoing work on airport apron and terminal construction. S6 said the PDA's audit is underway and estimated the audit cost at "upwards of $86,006.75," and said some projects are already progressing to preliminary design and procurement.
Why it matters: Pease-related projects affect regional cargo and service patterns and could influence local economic activity and infrastructure needs. The board heard that the proposed ATC tower project involves state and PDA participation and that the Federal Aviation Administration plays a regulatory role but is not shouldering full financing of the tower.
During the report S6 characterized the FAA's role this way: "the FAA... has a regulatory function but it does not have the kind of function where they believe that they have to finance a new tower from the ground up 100%." The board heard that the tower concept and related preliminary materials have already been developed by the authority.
Board members asked procedural questions and requested notice of any site tours; the presenter said he would notify the board of tour dates when they are scheduled. The board did not take formal action on the projects in the portion of the transcript provided.
The Selectmen will receive further updates as preliminary studies and audit work are completed and as the PDA schedules site visits or public-outreach steps.
