New Building Planning Progress

The New Building Committee (NBC) has been meeting often since the land purchase. Some of the old dining hall has been converted into secure office space for the NBC. We have had the initial site engineering done - the septic system design is in progress, siting of the bldg is in progress and  a driveway cut application has been submitted to NYSDOT.
The Austerlitz Fire Company is exploring the possibility of forming a "Fire Corps." The concept was mentioned in a recent FASNY magazine article. The idea is to create a vehicle for volunteers to provide critical non-fire expertise - fund raisers, accountants, grant writers, IT specialists - sort of like a Ladies' Aux but for these other types of contributions.
Last week, the NBC met with the architect, working towards the firehouse design. which will eventually be posted on the website. (compiled from Ed's notes)

Land purchase accomplished

Late last spring, the Austerlitz Volunteer Fire Company completed the purchase of the land (formerly town land) on which to build a firehouse for the future. The deal included the ability of the Town of Austerlitz to purchase adjoining land along the Green River to serve as additional park land. Since the purchase, the fire company New Building Committee has been preparing and planning to develop  the new firehouse site. More to come! Phil