 Lenox Public Safety Complex Opening Marked by Ribbon Cutting, ToursThe Lenox Fire and Police Departments celebrated the completion of their new public safety complex with the ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday.  Dalton Chief Wants More Action on Police Station ProposalPolice Chief Deanna Strout wants a more focused and actionable approach to the planning of the proposed police station.  Lanesborough Public Safety Committee Plans Informational OutreachPlanners of the public safety building proposal continue to grapple with how to achieve an affirmative vote from taxpayers.  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. |
