Lynnfield Building Projects

LYNNFIELD — The Town of Lynnfield, in conjunction with the Lynnfield Public Safety Building Committee, is pleased to share updated cost estimates and renderings for the proposed building projects for the Lynnfield Police and Fire Departments, as well as Town Hall.

The total project cost is estimated at $63.5 million. Town Meeting will be asked to authorize the funding of the project when it convenes on Nov. 14 at Lynnfield Middle School.

If approved, the projects are expected to result in an increase to the average residents’ tax bill of $385 annually, $32/month for 30 years. The impact on taxpayers is lessened as a result of the expiration of debt service on the $67 million school project and Reedy Meadow Golf Course purchase. The debt service on those projects began between 2001 and 2004.

Last summer, the town completed a feasibility study that reviewed existing conditions, defined needs and charted a path forward for renovating or replacing both police and fire headquarters, as well as the south fire station, and making accessibility improvements at Town Hall. Throughout late 2021, the Public Safety Building Committee reviewed the study in great detail, looked at phasing options, constructability and budget and created a plan to bring these projects forward.

This spring, the town launched Lynnfieldbuildingprojects.com as a resource for community members to learn more about the projects, including the shortcomings of existing facilities and the proposed upgrades and service enhancements residents should expect from new facilities.

The proposed new facilities would solve numerous issues that currently affect the police and fire stations. Currently, the police station has inadequate lobby space, an undersized communications center and outdated radio equipment. Additionally, the police station suffers from inadequate and unsafe space for holding or moving prisoners through the station.

The police station and both fire stations also lack adequate restrooms, locker rooms and private space for female officers and firefighters. Lynnfield’s fire stations also lack appropriate parking, training and storage space.

Additionally, the fire stations lack adequate space for storing and decontaminating firefighter safety gear, which is a critical factor in preventing occupational health hazards like cancer and other diseases.

“We believe these facilities would ultimately keep our first responders safe and enable both of our agencies to modernize our operations and expand our recruiting abilities, all in service to the Town of Lynnfield and its residents,” Fire Chief Glenn Davis said.

If approved at the upcoming fall Town Meeting, the projects would be the subject of a townwide debt exclusion vote on Dec. 6.

To learn more about the proposed projects, visit lynnfieldbuildingprojects.com — which is accessible on desktop and mobile devices.

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The Lynnfield Public Safety Building Committee would like to remind residents that Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 16, at 7 p.m., at Lynnfield Middle School.

Town Meeting will be asked to authorize $3.85 million in spending on design work related to proposed facilities work at two Lynnfield fire stations, the police station and Town Hall.

In 2021, the town completed a feasibility study that reviewed existing conditions, defined needs and charted a path forward for renovating or replacing both police and fire headquarters, as well as the south fire station and making accessibility improvements at Town Hall. Throughout the Fall and winter, the Public Safety Building Committee has reviewed this study in great detail, conducted updated cost estimates, looked at phasing, constructability and budget and created a plan to bring these projects forward.

For more information about the project, click here.

This post was updated on September 29, 2022 to remove information that is no longer accurate. 

LYNNFIELD — The Town of Lynnfield, in conjunction with the Lynnfield Public Safety Building Committee, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website that will provide the latest news and information about the proposed new construction and additions to four key facilities in town.

Last summer, the town completed a feasibility study that reviewed existing conditions, defined needs and charted a path forward for renovating or replacing both police and fire headquarters, as well as the south fire station and making accessibility improvements at Town Hall. Throughout the Fall and winter, the Public Safety Building Committee has reviewed this study in great detail, conducted updated cost estimates, looked at phasing, constructability and budget and created a plan to bring these projects forward.

The next step in the project is the design process, for which the Committee will ask Town Meeting to approve design funding totaling approximately $3.85 million on Monday, May 16 beginning at 7 p.m.

Lynnfieldbuildingprojects.com serves as a resource for community members to learn more about the projects ahead of Town Meeting next month, and on a continuing basis while the projects are ongoing. If approved, the design will start immediately with the goal of bidding the first phase of the project and breaking ground on construction at the South Station site in the fall of 2023.

The preliminary cost estimate for the projects is $41.25 million. However, if approved, the projects are expected to have little to no net impact on residents’ tax bills because funding of the debt service for these projects would begin just as debt service concludes on the $67 million school project and Reedy Meadow Golf Course purchase. The debt service on those projects began between 2001 and 2004.

“The site serves as a go-to resource for residents to stay informed about the work that we’ve done so far, and what lies ahead as we evaluate and work to meet the needs of our public safety personnel and our community as a whole,” said Town Administrator Robert Dolan.

“The Building Committee has worked diligently to identify the needs at our public safety facilities and Town Hall,” Select Board Chairman Phil Crawford said. “I encourage residents to utilize this new resource so they can familiarize themselves with the work that’s been done so far, and develop an understanding of what the next phases of these projects will look like, if approved.”

The new site, which is accessible on desktop and mobile devices, features a modern and user-friendly design, which provides several key pieces of information including:

• Important documents regarding the public safety buildings, and the Committee’s official report
• Photo galleries and videos showing current conditions in each facility
• A news blog
• Information about the expected timelines and cost of the projects
• Full-length videos that provide an inside look at the existing facilities, as well as an in-depth discussion of their deficiencies and needed improvements

For more information about the Lynnfield Public Safety Building Projects, residents are encouraged to visit the site https://lynnfieldbuildingprojects.com/