Lanesborough Advancing Combined Police/EMS ProposalOn Monday, the Select Board voted to advance a $7.3 million combined police/emergency medical services facility to town meeting, discarding the option for a $6.5 million separate build. Lee Celebrates Kickoff of New Public Safety Building with DemoTown officials celebrated the start of a new public safety building on Tuesday by demolishing the Airoldi building and former Department of Public Works building. Lanesborough Advancing Two Public Safety Building OptionsA $7.3 million facility could hold police and emergency medical services under one roof and, for $6.5 million, the departments could have their own buildings. USDA Funds May Aid Lanesborough Public Safety ProposalThe town would only see about $60,000 in USDA grants for the proposed public safety building but could finance it through a loan with the federal department. Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Discusses Next StepsThe committee will be examining all the options for a new police station or combined public safety facility. The goal is to have a recommendation for the Select Board by a year from December. |