The new Norfolk Fire Station is now open. The building replaces an outdated and undersized station that did not meet the community’s overall needs. In a released statement, Fire Chief Erron Q. Kinney, the Norfolk Fire Department and the Select Board thanked all community stakeholders who made the new station possible.

“We are excited to announce that the Norfolk Fire Department has fully moved into the new station,” Chief Kinney said. “We’re grateful to be operating out of this new facility, as the larger space and resources will help our firefighters to keep the community safe. We would also like to thank community members for their support throughout this process.”

The new station, located at 117 Main St., opened on Sept. 15. As construction continues on-site, visitors with official business may use the temporary entrance on the right side of the building. Utilize the call box and someone will come and assist you.

The old fire station, which stands next to the new building, started undergoing abatement and demolition in September.

“This project is important for the Norfolk community, and we’re grateful to the fire station building committee members for their work throughout this project,” said Town Administrator Justin Casanova-Davis. “They will continue to meet regularly and be active during this period until the project is completed. It’s wonderful to see the Norfolk Fire Department up and running in the new station.”

An open house and a ribbon-cutting ceremony are expected to take place at the new fire station in the coming months and will be announced to the public when a date is determined.