NEWBURYPORT – The City of Newburyport invites the community to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new John F. Cutter Fire Station.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m.
WHERE: 153 Storey Ave., Newburyport
WHO: Mayor Sean Reardon
- Fire Chief Stephen F. Bradbury III
- Senior Project Manager Geordie Vining
Newburyport will break ground on the new station at 153 Storey Ave. to replace the 1970s station on the same site.
The new station will meet the increased demands of 21st century fire service, and will put the safety and well-being of firefighters first. Its layout will separate living space from firefighting equipment and contain modern fire suppression and HVAC systems. It will allow for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, contain spaces for visitors to park, and support a multi-gendered staff, all critical elements for a modern fire station.
The new 6,600-square-foot station will be the first public building in the City built under its new Net-Zero construction ordinance, which will assist the City in meeting its long-term sustainability goals. A solar photovoltaic panel system is anticipated to generate as much power as the building uses, and the building’s systems will help conserve energy throughout the year.
The station is named for the late Fire Chief John F. “Jack” Cutter III, who served the Department with distinction for 43 years, including 10 as chief.
Construction Dynamics, Inc. is serving as general contractor. The Owner’s Project Manager is CBRE Heery, Inc. Winter Street Architects designed the station.
