06/09/2026
Fire Station Discussion: A Real Reset Is Needed
The Select Board has expressed a desire to continue the fire station discussion, but their direction to the Fire Station Building Committee appears focused on better communication or a smaller version of the same proposal.
That is not a reset. That is an attempt to repackage a project voters already rejected.
The Fire Station Building Committee did an excellent job within its restricted scope: overseeing the development of program requirements, design, construction planning, and delivery of a new fire station at the prescribed location of 250 Middlesex Road. There was an abundance of communication from that committee to the public and to the Select Board throughout the process. The project did not fail because of a lack of effort by the committee.
I believe the next step should include a transparent comparison of alternatives, a serious review of tax impact, a timeline driven by complete analysis rather than artificial deadlines, and a clear separation of the Winslow School issue from fire station planning.
Please take a few minutes to read the full letter and follow the discussion as the Town considers its next steps.