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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...
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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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