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June 21. 2012 11:27PM
Selectmen William McDevitt, Edmund Gleason, Robert Haverty, Harold Lynde, Douglas Viger; town administrator Thomas Gaydos and Fire Chief James Midgley throw the first shovels of dirt at the groundbreaking for the new Pelham Fire Station. (Julie Hanson/Union Leader Correspondent)
Pelham breaks ground on fire station
Selectmen William McDevitt, Edmund Gleason, Robert Haverty, Harold Lynde, Douglas Viger; town administrator Thomas Gaydos and Fire Chief James Midgley throw the first shovels of dirt at the groundbreaking for the new Pelham Fire Station. (Julie Hanson/Union Leader Correspondent)
PELHAM — Pelham broke ground on a new fire station Thursday, nearly a decade after the push for a new station began.
“This is a great day for the Pelham Fire Department and it marks the beginning of a new future being built for our town’s fire and EMS service,” said Fire Chief James Midgley.
The process began in 2003 with a group of firefighters, residents and town officials tasked with designing the new fire station. The construction of a roundabout project in front of the station, changing fire department administrations and the economic downturn challenged their progress, Midgley said. The $3.9 million station was finally approved by voters last March.
Midgley thanked all the town officials and residents who gave their time to make the station a reality.
“This groundbreaking also demonstrated the perseverance and commitment that the department and town officials have to the community,” Midgley said. “Together we have improved the delivery of fire and emergency medical services for future generations.”
Sen. Chuck Morse, Hillsborough County Attorney Dennis Hogan, County Commissioner Sandra Ziehm, Hillsborough County Sheriff James Hardy, the Board of Selectmen and a representative from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s office were among the small crowd that gathered for the ceremony on the Village Green.
Ret. Chief E. David Fisher, who started the ball rolling on the project, was there to see it come to fruition.
“I’m very happy to see it’s happening,” Fisher said. “It’s something the town needed really bad.”
Selectman Edmund Gleason said the groundbreaking was a momentous occasion for the town. The old station will be torn down, providing more green space in the town center. The roundabout project will also improve the flow and look of the area, restoring a picturesque center conducive to gathering, Gleason said.
“The fire station and the roundabouts are going to change the impression of Pelham,” Gleason said. “It’s going to bring it into the 21st century.”
Construction crews began working immediately following the ceremony.
The new station will be 17,266 square feet, Midgley said. Two 8,500-square-foot apparatus bays will allow all apparatus to be stored inside. The plans include about 7,000 square feet for office space. It is expected to be ready for use in early April.
Julie Hanson may be reached at Jhanson@newstote.com.
“This is a great day for the Pelham Fire Department and it marks the beginning of a new future being built for our town’s fire and EMS service,” said Fire Chief James Midgley.
The process began in 2003 with a group of firefighters, residents and town officials tasked with designing the new fire station. The construction of a roundabout project in front of the station, changing fire department administrations and the economic downturn challenged their progress, Midgley said. The $3.9 million station was finally approved by voters last March.
Midgley thanked all the town officials and residents who gave their time to make the station a reality.
“This groundbreaking also demonstrated the perseverance and commitment that the department and town officials have to the community,” Midgley said. “Together we have improved the delivery of fire and emergency medical services for future generations.”
Sen. Chuck Morse, Hillsborough County Attorney Dennis Hogan, County Commissioner Sandra Ziehm, Hillsborough County Sheriff James Hardy, the Board of Selectmen and a representative from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s office were among the small crowd that gathered for the ceremony on the Village Green.
Ret. Chief E. David Fisher, who started the ball rolling on the project, was there to see it come to fruition.
“I’m very happy to see it’s happening,” Fisher said. “It’s something the town needed really bad.”
Selectman Edmund Gleason said the groundbreaking was a momentous occasion for the town. The old station will be torn down, providing more green space in the town center. The roundabout project will also improve the flow and look of the area, restoring a picturesque center conducive to gathering, Gleason said.
“The fire station and the roundabouts are going to change the impression of Pelham,” Gleason said. “It’s going to bring it into the 21st century.”
Construction crews began working immediately following the ceremony.
The new station will be 17,266 square feet, Midgley said. Two 8,500-square-foot apparatus bays will allow all apparatus to be stored inside. The plans include about 7,000 square feet for office space. It is expected to be ready for use in early April.
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Julie Hanson may be reached at Jhanson@newstote.com.
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