The Marlboro Fire Department plans to renovate and expand its 1975 fire station to address space shortages, meet modern safety requirements, and accommodate growing demand. Designed by Wendel Architects, the $11.25 million project includes $9.1 million for new construction and $2.1 million for renovations. If approved, it would increase the annual fire service tax on a $300,000 home by $353.13, raising the total to $973.35. The proposal will be decided by public vote at a future date.
The expansion would increase the station’s size from 10,488 to 19,302 square feet, adding room for larger modern fire apparatus, dedicated decontamination areas, additional gear storage, and facilities that meet ADA, OSHA/PESH, NFPA, and federal gender equity requirements. Officials note that the building must support extended operations during emergencies. The department has 59 volunteers, including six women, and has seen call volume climb 43% in the past five years and 107% in the past decade, while the town’s population has grown 76% since the station was built.
In addition to the main project, the department seeks to build a four-door pole barn behind the station at a cost of about $250,000, funded separately. If voters approve the renovation and expansion, construction is expected to start in spring or summer 2026, with completion targeted for the same seasons in 2027.
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