Minutes

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Winthrop Firehouse Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 – Harvey Room 
PRESENT: Karin Chavis, Hannah Belcher, Jim Letterie, Joe Hanlon, Jill Dorr, Kim Dimes, Paul
Flanagan, Stephen Calandra, Scott Wiley, Shannon Poulos (via zoom)
Absent: Jack Dempsey, Marc Wallerce 
CALL TO ORDER : 6:01 
ROLL CALL : 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE : 
MINUTES : Approval of minutes from 5/27/25. Kim Dimes motion to approve, motion seconded
by Hannah Belcher. 
PUBLIC COMMENT : Carina Campobasso spoke on behalf of “ Mothers Out Front ” which is a
grass roots organization They are requesting that the committee consider using a geothermal
system which offers a sustainable and cost-effective heating and cooling solution. The
Committee on Climate Change will be having a guest speaker on August 4 th and more
information will be shared at this meeting. 
OLD BUSINESS /GENERAL DISCUSSION: 
The building subcommittee reviewed informational material for 4 potential architectural firms
bidding on this project. Kaestle Boos (KBA) scored the highest and was unanimously chosen for
this project. P3 and KBA have previously worked on projects together and have a great working
relationship. Jim Letterie made a motion to use KBA, the motion was seconded by Kim Dimes.
Jim Letterie said that a study was done and there is more asbestos in the building than
previously thought. RFQ ’ s for demolition are due by the end of July. Hoping to start demolition
in November and start building in the Spring. 
NEW BUSINESS :
Next FHBC meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 29 th at 5:00PM 
ADJOURNMENT :
Motion to adjourn Kim Dimes, seconded by Hannah Belcher. Meeting ended at 6:32