FS1 Advisory and Community Engagement Committee - 08/24/26

The FS1 Advisory and Community Engagement Committee met on August 24, 2026, to discuss updates on the Fire Station One project in Westwood. Key procurement-related topics included a site investigation update for the Deerfield Avenue location, schematic design review by the KBA architectural team, and the project roadmap leading to a debt exclusion ballot vote scheduled for November 3, 2026. The committee reviewed preliminary floor plans and site layouts, including environmental considerations such as wetland impacts and groundwater monitoring. The select board had previously accepted the committee's recommendation to locate the fire station on town-owned Deerfield property and planned to vote on holding a special town meeting for project approval. Communications efforts to engage the community were also discussed, with ongoing updates via social media and a dedicated project website. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of upcoming meetings to finalize project scope and budget.