Fire Station Building Committee -September 22nd, 2026

The Fire Station Building Committee meeting held on September 22, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and project management related to the new fire station construction. Key procurement discussions included approval of vendor invoices, notably a $40,670.59 purchase order for office and bunk furniture from WB Mason, and a $10,329.34 purchase for IT networking equipment. The committee reviewed and approved several change orders totaling approximately $27,634.18, leaving about $160,000 in the construction contingency fund. The committee also discussed design options for the Atherton fire station renovation and expansion, weighing cost estimates ranging from $10.1 million to nearly $14 million for various configurations and materials. The original garage design was unanimously approved, with recognition that additional design work and budget adjustments would be necessary. The committee planned to proceed with pre-qualification of contractors by December 21, 2026, aiming for a special town meeting in early 2027 to secure funding and begin construction. Scheduling and coordination for upcoming meetings and working groups were also addressed.