DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is seeking two residents to join its Building Needs Committee. 

 

The cramped condition of the Fire Department has been discussed for years but efforts to address it have fallen flat. 

 

In October, the board established a Building Needs Committee to review the needs of the department and community, develop solutions to address its space limitations and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.

 

The committee is charged with evaluating community needs and expectations, staffing and facility requirements, and developing short- and long-term plans to address these needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

 

During a tour of the station last Oct. 21, ideas were tossed around, including building an addition, clearing outdated and unused equipment, reorganizing the space, and renting space next to the station. 

 

However, it was highlighted during the meeting that it is unclear whether these ideas are feasible and compatible with the current building's condition. 

 

Serving on the committee is interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat, Charlotte Crane, a fire prevention officer and emergency medical technician, Prudential Committee member Dennis Croughwell, Commissioner Camillus Cachat, and full-time Fire Lt. Tyler Colby.