The Pepperell Building Committee invites the community to an upcoming forum on the proposed Public Safety Complex, where it can provide vital feedback to the process.
The second forum will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the Lawrence Library, 15 Main St. Committee members and representatives from the town’s project manager, The Vertex Companies, and architect, Tecton Architects, will share updates on the project. The presentation is open to the public and will be telecast live by Pepperell Community Media.
The Pepperell Building Committee was formed in early 2020. The police and fire departments and Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center work out of facilities that have been identified as having numerous structural and functional deficiencies. Pepperell Police and Patriot RECC are headquartered at the former Shattuck School, which was built in 1895.
The Jan. 18 presentation will include an overview of the Committee’s work to date. Time will be allotted for questions following the presentation. Topics will include final design, including sustainable materials inside and out, and energy-efficient systems; initial permitting approvals; interior design; budget; ongoing working sessions; and a potential timeline for groundbreaking and completion.
“The feedback we have received so far has been important as we refine this plan, with the intention of presenting the best and most cost-efficient proposal possible to Town Meeting,” Committee Chair Catherine Lundeen said.
The Committee also has scheduled a public session on April 22 at the Jersey Street fire station during the Earth Day celebration. The Committee will announce times and locations for forums in February and March at a later date.
Those interested in more information about the Public Safety Complex Project may visit pepperellproject.com. Videos of Committee meetings may be found at Pepperell Community Media.