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Vision Committee hears update on proposed $38 million unified emergency facility
Summary
Andy Krouss briefed the Vision Committee about a proposed ~$38 million combined police, fire and DPW facility intended to house aging equipment indoors and serve as a disaster shelter; members discussed local readiness and overlap with neighboring services.
Vision Committee member Andy Krouss reported on a recent meeting about a proposed $38 million unified facility that would combine police, fire and Department of Public Works functions, store aging equipment indoors and serve as a disaster shelter. Andy emphasized the importance of local emergency facilities even if some services are available in neighboring towns.
Joe Roy Jr recounted a tornado about 50 years ago to underline the value of a local emergency hub; Karen Carmean raised concerns that the project could duplicate services already available nearby. The committee discussed potential grant funding opportunities to support capital projects and noted that further coordination with neighboring towns would influence any decision.
