A “Small Town Secrets” investigation uncovered a long list of issues with conditions inside the Melrose fire stations, including no heat in the winter,…
A “Small Town Secrets” investigation uncovered a long list of issues with conditions inside the Melrose fire stations, including no heat in the winter, rodent infestation, water leaks and raw sewage. Voters approved a temporary tax hike to fund the replacement or renovation of all four aging public safety buildingsTaxpayers in Melrose, Massachusetts, approved a temporary tax hike to renovate or replace all four of their outdated public safety buildings.
According to results on the city’s website, roughly 60% of residents who cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election voted “yes” on the measure.Our story also raised safety issues for the first responders who live and work in the buildings.“The need to replace our public safety buildings is abundantly clear.
After getting a tip, the NBC10 Investigators submitted a public records request related to conditions inside the Melrose fire stations.The problems at fire stations in Melrose, Massachusetts, include flooding, rodents, raw sewage and a lack of heat. Collina later gave us an eye-opening tour of the department headquarters, which was built at the turn of the 20Among the sights: a plastic pool placed in the office to catch ceiling leaks; a disintegrating kitchen floor lined by mouse traps; and a section of condemned flooring, held up by temporary pillars in the basement and no longer able to support the weight of fire apparatus.
“I think the tax hike did pass because more people were made aware of the deplorable, unsafe and outdated building, equipment and training our public safety personnel have worked under for decades,” Kennedy told us. “Many residents were shocked by your ‘Small Town Secrets exposé.”
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