Future Facilities Committee
May 2026 Informational Meetings
Public Information Sessions Questions (from Public) & Answers
Question: Does the first sentence of Article 39 commit us to build?
Answer: The last sentence of the article reads: if the town does not receive CDS funds, the
bonds will not be issued until such a time as a combination of funds committed
(including the bonding) equals $7.125 million.
While the first sentence of the article does approve the project, the project does not
proceed until we receive CDS funds.
Salt Shed Update
We wanted to share a quick update with the community! Responsibility for the Public Works Salt Shed has officially moved from the Future Facilities Committee to the Select Board as of February 24, 2026. Currently, Gale Associates, is doing an assessment of the building and we expect to have that report within the next two months.
If you have questions going forward, the Select Board is happy to answer them. Thank you to the Future Facilities Committee for their work leading up to this transition.
Update As of 1/2/2025
The Future Facilities Committee is an ad-hoc committee. They will need to become familiar with the recommendations and findings of the original committee, and in collaboration with the Select Board, the committee will be charged with finalizing the design of a new Fire/Rescue and Public Works facility. Also, with investigating financing options for the new facility, including but not limited to, Bonding, Grants, TIF funds, and other funding options that may yet to be discovered. There is an amount budgeted to assist in this investigation, and to hire professional assistance as needed. The committee will recommend to the Select Board Contractors, Timelines, and necessary items to make this project “shovel ready” once an affirmative vote has been given by the legislative body of the town.
Within the charge, there will be great latitude for the committee to split into sub-committees and work in several areas simultaneously. As many members as are necessary to perform the above work will constitute the committee.
All findings will be reported to the Select Board.
The Committee's work will have a major impact on the future of the Town of Pownal!
An ad-hoc committee (as of June 2022), it is working to determine what Pownal's needs are for improvement and/or replacement of the infrastructure for both Public Safety (Fire Department) and Public Works. It is in direct response to the Town's Comprehensive Plan. Come join the your fellow residents as we help shape the future of our great town!
Members
| Susan Briggs Peters, Chair | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Michael Pascarella, Vice-Chair | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Andy O'Brien, Scribe | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Lester Blake | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Brian Chipman | Term Ends: 2027 |
| David Feinberg | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Jesse Peters | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Robert Tripp | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Cuyler Feagles | Term Ends: 2027 |
| Jason Best, Jr. | Term Ends: 2027 |
Select Board Liaison: George Pottle
Email Address: futurefacilitiescommittee@pownalmaine.org