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Sayreville council authorizes $5,000 structural study for renovated 1909 firehouse project
Summary
After an architects’ presentation on converting the 1909 former firehouse into borough offices, Sayreville council voted to authorize a CME structural analysis not to exceed $5,000 and outlined next steps including planning-board review and a projected September 2027 completion if on schedule.
Pete Campazano of USA Architects and project architect Shannon Perez told the Sayreville Mayor and Borough Council on Jan. 29 that the century‑old former firehouse at Main Street is cleared of hazardous materials after a phase‑one environmental remediation and is now ready for design work to repurpose it for municipal offices.
The architects said the interior is constrained: the basement has low ceilings and mold, and much of the interior fabric cannot be preserved, though the team hopes to retain and refurbish some exterior masonry and three iron jail cells in the basement for storage. The proposed program retains a publicly accessible vestibule and toilet, a small waiting area with historical exhibits,…
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