Regional Emergency Dispatch Center
At a glance
- What: a regional emergency dispatch center, in a renovated city building, shared with two other communities.
- Where it stands: the Mayor said on August 18 that construction is ahead of schedule, a director and assistant director have been hired, and the target opening is July 1, 2027. State grants have covered costs so far, but this year's award was lower than requested, and officials are seeking other grant programs to close the gap.
(From auto-captions; names and numbers may be misheard.)
Log
- 2026-08-18 - City Council - Mayor's report: renovation ahead of schedule, two staff hired, training program being built, opening targeted for July 1, 2027, and a state grant shortfall being addressed (from auto-captions).
Earlier: September 29, 2026 meeting
2026-09-29 - City Council: The state 911 Commission committed about $1.5 million in additional funding; the July 1, 2027 target was reaffirmed, the Board of Health is expected back by the end of 2026, and the city will lease the building at fair market rent. The mayor said Marlborough is exploring a different regional center.