Newington Commission Backs Fire House Architect Engagement
Newington Municipal Building Commission backs architect contract for Chapman Street fire house renovation. The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to engage TLB Architects for construction documents and bid administration at $61,650.00.
Permanent Municipal Building Commission · Meeting of October 1, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington Municipal Building Commission backs architect contract for Chapman Street fire house renovation. The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to engage TLB Architects for construction documents and bid administration at $61,650.00. Hazardous materials including asbestos and lead-based paint were identified in the structure and will require remediation.
Chairman Stephen Woods emphasized that the commission prioritizes protecting the asset first, with interior buildout for future use, likely cold storage pending code decisions. Facilities Director Joe Salamone indicated comfort managing multiple contracts and potentially overseeing state-bid roofwork. The overall conceptual project budget is $475,000, with an estimated four-month timeline from Council approval to public bid posting.
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Source: the Permanent Municipal Building Commission meeting of October 1, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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