New Berlin hosts groundbreaking ceremony on new community center
(Photo by Zachary Meseck)
NEW BERLIN – The Village of New Berlin held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its new fire station and community center on Tuesday, thanking the centers sponsors and the community for its support.
According to Village of New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter, this has been a project in the making for approximately five years, and it represents a culmination of the private and public sector dedicated towards helping their community.
“What a journey this has been,” said Potter. “From the feelings of achievement, accomplishment, and excitement to feelings of frustrations, defeat, and anxiety; I really wanted this to happen for the community and the first responders.”
“This is the perfect example of what can be achieved when we all work together.”
Potter said the shell of the building should be finished before the end of the year, and the cost of the project is approximately $1,550,000. He said numerous businesses and organizations donated towards the project including the Chobani Foundation that contributed $550,000, The Preferred Mutual Insurance Company that donated about $150,000, a NY State Grant is providing another $150,000, Golden Artist Colors Inc. that donated $30,000, and NBT Bank donated $20,000. He added that other businesses such as New Berlin Pizzeria and Gates-Cole Insurance, also made significant donations or offered support.
“This really reminds me of why my wife and I decided to move back to New Berlin to raise my family,” said Potter. “Growing up here it always had the hometown small community feeling, and this just acts as a reminder that we made the right choice to come back here.”
“We just want our community to know that all of this hard work is for them, for the fire department, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
He said going into the spring the fire department is going to have volunteers, himself included, who will finish off the inside of the building to help save money.
John Kell of Chobani Corporate Affairs and Media, said the firehouse portion of the project would include 7,000 square foot space with six garage bays and will include offices and separate rooms for gear, meetings, training, and storage.
Kell said the structure will help the department continue to serve the village and surrounding areas.
He said the 2,400 square-foot Chobani Community Center would be a place where local residents can come together to celebrate special moments for their families, the region, and the country.
According to Village of New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter, this has been a project in the making for approximately five years, and it represents a culmination of the private and public sector dedicated towards helping their community.
“What a journey this has been,” said Potter. “From the feelings of achievement, accomplishment, and excitement to feelings of frustrations, defeat, and anxiety; I really wanted this to happen for the community and the first responders.”
“This is the perfect example of what can be achieved when we all work together.”
Potter said the shell of the building should be finished before the end of the year, and the cost of the project is approximately $1,550,000. He said numerous businesses and organizations donated towards the project including the Chobani Foundation that contributed $550,000, The Preferred Mutual Insurance Company that donated about $150,000, a NY State Grant is providing another $150,000, Golden Artist Colors Inc. that donated $30,000, and NBT Bank donated $20,000. He added that other businesses such as New Berlin Pizzeria and Gates-Cole Insurance, also made significant donations or offered support.
“This really reminds me of why my wife and I decided to move back to New Berlin to raise my family,” said Potter. “Growing up here it always had the hometown small community feeling, and this just acts as a reminder that we made the right choice to come back here.”
“We just want our community to know that all of this hard work is for them, for the fire department, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
He said going into the spring the fire department is going to have volunteers, himself included, who will finish off the inside of the building to help save money.
John Kell of Chobani Corporate Affairs and Media, said the firehouse portion of the project would include 7,000 square foot space with six garage bays and will include offices and separate rooms for gear, meetings, training, and storage.
Kell said the structure will help the department continue to serve the village and surrounding areas.
He said the 2,400 square-foot Chobani Community Center would be a place where local residents can come together to celebrate special moments for their families, the region, and the country.
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