Project Overview:

Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments. The new combined Public Safety Building will replace two older Town buildings: Police Station at 600 High Street (built in 1962) and the Fire Station at 436 Washington Street (built in 1952). The new building is scheduled to open in early 2023.

A livestream video of the construction is available on the Project website! Tune in from anywhere to watch the continued progress on the Combined Public Safety Building. While there, check out the updated Before-and-After photos of the progress onsite.

Moving to the New Building

Beginning March 3, 2023, the Fire Department and Dispatch Team will begin moving into the new Public Safety Building using a phased approach to ensure service to the community remains uninterrupted. The Police Department will subsequently move into the building after the Fire and Dispatch moves are complete.

Save the Date! The Town of Dedham invites you to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM to celebrate the opening of the new building. The event will include remarks from elected officials and our Police and Fire Chiefs, and guided tours will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Additional updates and information will be shared when available on the project page (www.dedham-ma.gov/psb) and will be shared via email. Subscribe at www.dedham-ma.gov/subscribe and select “Public Safety Building” from the list of news topics.

A Live View of the Project

A livestream video of the construction is available on the Project website! Tune in from anywhere to watch the continued progress on the Combined Public Safety Building. While there, check out the updated Before-and-After photos of the progress onsite.

What to expect February 13, 2023 (Monday) through February 17, 2023 (Friday):

The project site remains closed to the public.

HVAC contractors are working with Siemens to install insulation within the Mechanical Room and miscellaneous balancing. Pilot switches in the cell blocks will also be wired this week.

Electricians will be onsite to wire the light poles and will perform punch list repairs throughout the building.

Contractors will continue firestopping throughout the building (seal openings in fire walls, floors and ceilings to help slow the spread of smoke, gasses, and flames in the event of an emergency).

Concrete subcontractor will be onsite to resurface the stairs within Stairwell #1.

Miscellaneous Metals Contractors will be installing metals at the Sallyport Doors.

Expect periodic entrance and exit of large trucks at the project site entrance, located at the intersection of Washington Street and Bryant Street.Please expect minor traffic delays at this intersection.

No additional traffic impacts or pedestrian impacts are anticipated during this week.

Public Viewing Area:

If you want to stop by to check out the progress, stand by the picnic table outside the north entrance to Town Hall. This spot provides a great view into the project site and is outside of the project boundaries. Worth a visit!

Construction Hours:

Crews will be onsite:

Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Project Team Contact Information:

Immediate issues or concerns, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-751-9100.

For general questions or concerns, please contact the project team at[email protected]

For more information about the Public Safety Building Project, please visit the project website atwww.dedham-ma.gov/psb

Download ourproject team contact information flyeron the project website.

Caption: Photo of the new building under construction facing the public entrance, taken from the north side of Town Hall on Friday, February 10, 2023.

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