How would you describe this Lakes Region police station?

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by TomC

By comparison, here is Sandwich police station. This town has plenty of seasonal residents, including shorefront on Squam and other water bodies. And, yes, a big difference between Meredith and Sandwich in terms of population, businesses, etc. The point is that towns should be careful spending the people's money. A functional police station does not have to look like an Adirondack resort...

Comparing Sandwich to Meredith is absolutely ridiculous—there's more deer in Sandwich than people, even in the "busy" season. In fact, while driving through the other day, I saw a police car in the station parking lot and was surprised they even had an officer—towns that small often have agreements with area towns or the sheriff.

That being said, I'd need to know more about the actual cost of the Meredith station rather than just what it looks like. Did they build at an opportune time? Does it house more than just the police department? What are their actual needs vs. what the station provides? What was its impact on taxes? Does it provide opportunities to make money, e.g. through regional trainings, presentations, etc.?

As a resident of a town with sh*tty public buildings, I'd be proud to have this in my community...and proud to support those who do what few are willing to.

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Well said Think

[SAB1]

I would tend to agree with camp guy. The inside is more important than the outside as it applies to safety of the officers inside the building. The outside does look a touch much but maybe it fits in with the setting of other buildings around it? Most of the time when towns undertake these projects the apply for financial assistance from the State. The State likely has conditions on development, sizing and safety requirements in order to get financial assistance. With that in mind if the state did grant money to the town and non residents of Meredith want to say it looks a bit much I would say they have the right to comment that way. Personally I think it’s the entry way that draws to that conclusion and that likely was a small cost in comparison to the project.

[fatlazyless]

Constructed in 2006 thru 2007, at a construction cost of $2.3-million dollars ..... http://www.fosters.com/story/news/20...s/52531837007/ ..... it will be a welcome home to the Meredith Police Dept for many, many years ahead. Back in 2006 paying $2.3-million must have been a high price at the time, but now fifteen years later it was a very smart build for the Town of Meredith.

Believe it has a workout exercise room with exercise machines like a stationary bicycle, a weight lifting bench, a treadmill, and a cardio walker to help them stay on top of their game. Spending a police shift totally inside a police car can make for a long shift seated in a car so having a workout room is a good help to their health and energy ....

[JayR]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Constructed in 2006 thru 2007, at a construction cost of $2.3-million dollars ..... http://www.fosters.com/story/news/20...s/52531837007/ ..... it will be a welcome home to the Meredith Police Dept for many, many years ahead. Back in 2006 paying $2.3-million must have been a high price at the time, but now fifteen years later it was a very smart build for the Town of Meredith.

Believe it has a workout exercise room with exercise machines like a stationary bicycle, a weight lifting bench, a treadmill, and a cardio walker to help them stay on top of their game. Spending a police shift totally inside a police car can make for a long shift seated in a car so having a workout room is a good help to their health and energy ....

$2.3 million, and I bet some people probably freaked out! So...in my hometown there are plans for a new fire station. They want $3.5 million ... ... but that is just for the DESIGN team to design it.

Building it will run more like $40 million. This after the $15 million library that leaked the first winter, and the new high school, and new elementary school...

How long till I can retire to the lake !?!

[TomC]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Comparing Sandwich to Meredith is absolutely ridiculous—there's more deer in Sandwich than people, even in the "busy" season. In fact, while driving through the other day, I saw a police car in the station parking lot and was surprised they even had an officer—towns that small often have agreements with area towns or the sheriff.

you were frothing at the mouth too much to get the point. 1) I acknowledged the difference in the municipalities. Meredith has 4x the population and less than half the land area. We aren't comparing Sandwich to LA here; 2) the point was about the fiduciary responsibility the government has to spend the people's money fairly and wisely...