Fire Station Building Committee advances property purchase and design planning
The Fire Station Building Committee moved forward on property purchase and design planning for the 984 Massachusetts Avenue fire station. Town Administrator Mike Johns reported the purchase closing is expected within two weeks, with the ALTA survey and insurance commitment complete. Committee
Fire Station Building Committee · Meeting of July 23, 2026
BOXBOROUGH — The Fire Station Building Committee moved forward on property purchase and design planning for the 984 Massachusetts Avenue fire station. Town Administrator Mike Johns reported the purchase closing is expected within two weeks, with the ALTA survey and insurance commitment complete. Committee members prioritized cost control and long-term functionality over achieving a 20,000 square foot target; member Maria Neyland advocated keeping overall costs below 30 million dollars through value engineering.
In public comment, abutter Rachel Dorfman of 71 Sara's Way raised concerns about building proximity and screening on the site.
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Source: the Fire Station Building Committee meeting of July 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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