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Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Fire Station Bids Due February 10

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Committee Authorizes Change-Order Subcommittee

The committee approved a three-member subcommittee to review and approve change orders of up to $50,000, with Kathleen Elbaum serving as an alternate. Construction remains on schedule: site excavation and fill work are underway, and foundation concrete was scheduled to begin the following week.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Fire Station Project Awaits Permit Approval

The committee unanimously approved a $31,992.99 communications invoice, contingent on receiving proof of insurance and a bill of sale. The fire station building permit is ready but cannot be issued until a DOT permit is submitted; soil testing and traffic-signal design work are also pending.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Committee Approves Fire Station Payments

The committee unanimously approved $113,921 in payments tied to the Oswegatchie Fire Station project: $26,464 for three Downes Construction invoices, $33,060 for title insurance, and $54,397 for the contractor’s first certified payment application. Construction remains pending responses to building permit comments.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Committee Advances Fire Station Traffic Signal

The committee unanimously asked the design team to develop a traffic signal system in front of the new fire station and submit it for required approvals. It also authorized negotiations with Special Testing Labs for material testing, estimated at $48,865 against a $75,000 budget allocation.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Fire Station Signal Decision Delayed

The committee rejected a motion to refer an overhead emergency signal to the Local Traffic Authority and tabled the alternative flashing-sign option until the next meeting. Estimated costs range from $75,000-$100,000 for flashing signs to $300,000-$400,000 for a traffic signal.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

$80,000 fiber installation authorized

The committee unanimously authorized Jeffrey Robillard to proceed with Crown Castle’s $80,000 dark-fiber installation for the Oswegatchie Fire Station project. Members also approved several invoices and tabled the station traffic signal or signage decision until April 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Fire Station Builders Selected, Costs Increase

The committee approved A. Secondino & Son, Inc. as general contractor and Total Communications, Inc. for the communications package. It also approved an additional $56,311 for Downes Construction’s project-management services; both votes had seven supporters, with one abstention or opposing vote. A decision on the station traffic light was delayed until cost estimates are available.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Committee Seeks Traffic Sign Cost Estimate

The committee voted to request a design cost estimate comparing an overhead light with warning signs for traffic control near 441 Boston Post Road. The vote passed with seven members in favor and one abstention; no final sign option was selected.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Fire Station Bids Due February 10

The Oswegatchie Fire Station bid package was issued, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for January 15 and bids due February 10, 2026. The planned construction period is 396 days, placing expected building turnover around March 2027 after a notice to proceed.

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