Select Board Considers Fire Station Future

The Seekonk Select Board discussed the future of the abandoned fire station on County Street at their October 2 meeting.

Department of Public Works Director David Cabral said there is no heating system in the building, which could be used for cold storage.

“The inside of the building is constructed well and has been kept up pretty well through the years by the Fire Department,” Cabral noted.

The DPW has been storing some of its machinery in the building.

Board Chair Michelle Hines wanted to know if the building should be demolished or if it was “saveable.”

“If we do something to preserve the shell of that building, that building has got some potential,” Cabral said.

Board members expressed the desire to prevent the building from deteriorating. Cabral explained a new roof would need to be installed in order to protect the interior from rain. He said it may cost $60,000.

 Board member Michael Healy disagreed, saying no money should be spent on the building because they didn’t know what it would be used for.

“With no heat, you’re going to be in the same situation in five years,” Healy said.

“It would be worth the money if we can get good estimates for this,” Hines added. “I would be in favor of getting estimates to do this work from an outside contractor on the building as soon as possible so we can get the money and save the building.”