Firehouse committee reviews facility reports, weighs renovation versus new construction
Firehouse Site and Development Committee · Meeting of July 6, 2026
CT EAST HAMPTON — Firehouse committee reviews condition reports for three fire company buildings. Engineer Marco Costini presented working-draft facility assessments covering the committee's options for renovation versus new construction; Town Manager David Cox attended. The Fire Chief reported annual maintenance costs of $40,000 to $50,000 across the three buildings, excluding capital improvements.
Key discussion items included potential consolidation of Company 1 and Company 2 into a single facility if new construction is pursued, comparative per-square-foot cost analysis, and operating costs of three buildings versus two. The committee directed staff to provide updated analyses by the next monthly meeting.
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Source: the Firehouse Site and Development Committee meeting of July 6, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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