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Selectman requests definitive fire-department project estimates; department asked to attend August 24 meeting

Essex Capital Committee · July 20, 2026
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Summary

First Selectman Needleman asked for more definitive cost numbers from the fire department for roof, parking/gas Covault work, HVAC repairs, a water tanker, and bathroom/gym upgrades; a fire-department representative was requested to appear at the August 24 Capital Committee meeting.

First Selectman Norman Needleman told the Capital Committee that the fire department needs to provide more definitive cost estimates for several projects, including roof work, the gas Covault/parking-lot scope, HVAC upgrades and repairs, and a water tanker purchase. He also said upgrades to a bathroom and the fire-department gym (housed in a separate building on the property) are planned.

Needleman requested that a representative from the fire department attend the August 24, 2026 Capital Committee meeting to present project figures and answer technical questions so the committee can evaluate inclusion in the capital/bond package.