Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Facilities topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Inspection finds low door heights at West Newbury station; raising roof would be costly
Summary
Charlie Mabey reported a thorough inspection of the West Newbury station, identifying low door heights as the principal constraint; the committee noted the town does not own the property and suggested limited 'band-aid' funding to address urgent issues rather than a major roof-raising project.
Charlie Mabey told the steering committee he completed a thorough inspection of the West Newbury building and identified low door and ceiling heights as the biggest problem for accommodating current firefighting apparatus. He said raising the roof to fit apparatus would require a significant expense and extensive work.
Committee members noted the site is not owned by the town, which reduces the likelihood of grant support or a large municipal capital investment. The group suggested the SB be asked to consider limited, short-term funds to address the most urgent needs, rather than pursuing a major structural project that voters might not back.
