 Lanesborough Seeking $2.5M From State for Public Safety BuildingOn Monday, the Select Board agreed to send a request to State Senator Paul Mark and State Rep. John Barrett III for the additional funds. In 2022, the effort was allocated $1 million in state bonds. Lanesborough Picks Information Panel for Public Safety ProposalOn Monday, the Select Board voted to form a public safety building informational outreach committee and re-appointed four members: Dean Clement, Daniel MacWhinnie, Mark Siegars, and Lisa Dachinger. Lanesborough Voters Will Be Presented 2 Police Station OptionsThe Select Board will present two public safety facility designs to voters— though one appears more feasible. Options for Lanesborough's Public Safety Building Coming SoonAt last year's annual town meeting, voters shot down a nearly $6 million proposal for a combined police and EMS facility. A new committee was established to bring forward a plan that resonates with the town. Fire Scrapped From Lanesborough Public Safety Building PlansThe chair of the Public Safety Building Committee updated the Select Board last week on the panel's progress after discovering that a fire station alone would cost $20 million and tabled from discussion. Lanesborough Police See 3-5 Years In 'Temporary' StationThe Police Department will likely be in its "temporary" location for three to five years and now wishes to expand the space. |
