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Town officials say public safety complex is ahead of schedule and on budget

Exeter Budget Recommendations Committee · August 6, 2026
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Paul Cohen and staff reported the new public safety complex is progressing quickly — windows are being installed, the solar array frame is up and interior work is underway — and they expect occupancy in early 2027.

Town staff told the committee the public safety (public service) building is progressing ahead of schedule and remains on budget. Select board and town staff briefed members on construction milestones and oversight.

"It's ahead of schedule," the town manager said, and staff added that windows were being installed, the parking-structure solar array frame had been erected this week and sheetrock was underway on the second floor. Officials said occupancy is planned for early 2027 and that commissioning is already being scheduled.

Committee members and staff said they meet regularly with the contractor and architect, and that police and fire leadership attend construction meetings on-site to coordinate operational needs as interior work advances.