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Fire Company 1 gets a facelift

It’s been 12 years in the making for the Williamstown Fire Company No. 1.

The company announced on its social media the demolition and reconstruction of Station 1 at the intersection of Main Street and Virginia Avenue, in the heart of Williamstown.

“This project has been in the works for the past 12 years and has received all of the approvals to move forward,” the announcement stated. “This is an exciting time for our department. We would like to thank Mayor (Greg) Wolfe and Monroe Township Council for their support of this project.”

The fire company is working with Woodbury Heights-based Robbie Conley Architect LLC.

“Most importantly, we would like to thank all of the members who served on the building committee,” fire officials said. “These members have put in countless hours designing a building that would be feasible for the operations of our department not only for today, but for the future as well.

“Finally, we would like to thank all of the residents of Monroe Township for their continued support through the years,” they added. “Your support is what helps keep this department moving forward.”

State Sen. Paul Moriarty announced in July that some of his funding requests for local projects were granted in the state budget, including $400,000 to help the fire company in its quest to build a much-needed new station.

“Funds will be used to outfit the new firehouse with everything from security features to furnishing … even a weight room for physical training,” he explained.

The Williamstown Fire Company No. 1 Inc. is 100% volunteer-based and has been serving the community since 1909. The company will post timelines and updates once the project starts in late summer and early fall.

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