
Architect David Stein presents conceptual plans for turning the old firehouse on Center Road into a community center.
The public had a chance to see conceptual plans for renovations to the old firehouse at the intersection of Newton and Center roads, giving it a new life as a community and cultural center. The presentation took place in the library meeting room on January. 25, with architect David Stein and Building Committee chairman Sandra Stein (no relation).
The building has been unoccupied since a 2006 fire damaged the upstairs. The fire department has since moved into a larger new building across the street, although some equipment, including an antique fire truck, is still stored in the old building.
Architect David Stein of Silver Petrucelli and Associates of Hamden introduced a master plan for the Community and Cultural Center and showed how the historic building could be…