NEW: Brookfield State Police Barracks to Stay Open
Friday, December 11, 2015
“I’m glad of the reversal of the decision. It was not well thought out to begin with and we shouldn’t have even been at this point to contemplate the closing. This is a vital barracks in assisting our police in ensuring the protection of our communities," said Senator Gobi.
This decision comes after the outpouring of opposition from local police chiefs and residents which allowed Senator Gobi as well as reps Berthiaume, Ferguson and Smola to file legislation calling for a number of assessments to be conducted including a study on public safety impacts of the closing, a cost analysis of the closing, including financial impacts on the served communities, and an appraisal of the building, land and structures on the property.
A report of each study must be submitted to the senate President, Speaker of the House and the Senators and Representatives that serve the member communities.
The legislation would require a public hearing be held in Barre, Brookfield and Paxton because of the geographic locations relative to other member communities. The senator and representatives are hoping that residents of the communities will have a voice in the fate of the barracks.
“Closing the Brookfield Barracks is a major public safety decision. It’s essential that everyone involved take a closer look at this from all sides," said Rep. Smola.
The Brookfield State Police Barracks was built in 1930 and covers 334 square miles. The barracks also assists local part time and pull time area police departments needing services.
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