- Detailed Information
1955
In 1954 the town approved $160,000 for the construction of a new combined Police and Fire station. The building was designed to surpass the requirements of both departments at that time with 7,000 square feet of space. 2,000 square feet for the Police department and 5,000 for the Fire department easily accomodated the respective department's personel, technological and equipment needs.
The project was completed in 1955 for $144,115.44, and was occupied on October 4 of that year with great pomp and ceremony
In the 1955 Maynard Annual report:
Police Chief stated in his report, "The new Police a Fire Station has aided this Department considerably in performing the Police Department's duties"
Board of Fire Engineers report added, "The new quarters are a credit to the Town and a source of much favorable comment from visiting persons who inspect it."
Today
Although the current station building has served the town and departments well for more than 50 years, much has changed, except the building. The lack of any important capital expenditures for renovations as well as the growing equipment and manpower requirements have rendered the building inadequate for needs of today's Police and Fire departments. The health and safety risks alone warrant action by the town.
Here are some comparisons between 1955 and 2005.
(all information obtained from the Maynard Annual Reports and other sources)
| 1955 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,253 | 10,333 |
| Registered Voters | 3,675 | 6,775 |
| Housing Units | 1,725 | 4,406 |
| Police Officers on duty | 2 | 5 |
| Police Vehicles | 2 | 6 |
| Police Incidents/Year | 259 | 3841 |
| Firemen on duty | 3 | 5 |
| Fire Vehicles | 2 | 7 |
| Fire Incidents/Year | 177 | 773 |
| EMS Incendents | No Service | 873 |
| Office Equipment | 1 typewriter | Computers & Printers |
| Telephones | 3 lines | Telephone system |
| 911 Emergency | Did not exist | Required equipment |
| Breathalizer Analysis | Did not exist | Required equipment |
| Firearm Permits | Manual | Required Computerized |
Professional assesments
The existing building has been inspected by engineering firms to evaluate renovation possibilites. Essentially, the building does not meet any modern day public building construction code with regards and not limited to: Electrical, Plumbing, Ventilation, Heating systems, accessibility.
Click on the headline to see the full reports
- March 28, 2007 - Crowley Engineering Site Visit
- A meeting and site visit was conducted at the Maynard Fire Station in Maynard, MA. The building currently houses the Fire and Police Departments. The building is inadequate for the needs of both the Police and Fire Departments. ...more
- April 2, 2007 - Crowley Engineering - HVAC Deficiencies
- This memorandum is a list of deficiencies and possible renovation options identified during the introductory walk through at the site on March 28, 2007. ...more
Should anyone be interested in visiting the existing Police/Fire station, please communicate with Fire Chief Kulik or Police Chief Corcoran to make arrangements.
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