Laceyville Fire Company Building New Social Room

- by David Keeler - 7/2/2009

Couresy of: Rocket - Courier
 

A former Main Street storefront in Laceyville is being renovated by the Good Will Fire Company to serve as a social room with a seating capacity for 150 to 200 people.


There are some extensive renovations underway by Laceyville’s Good Will Fire Company that when completed will transform a former Main Street storefront into a social room that will be available for wedding receptions, community dinners and other events.

Fire Chief Scott Fisher said the ongoing work involves adding a new roof, new siding, new doors and windows to the building, which is adjacent to the fire hall. Inside, a new tile floor and new lighting have been added. Eventually a new kitchen will be part of the facility.

The company’s existing social room is in the basement of the fire hall. It offers seating for about 80 people. The new facility will more than double that, providing space for between 150 and 200 people, depending on the event. Once the new facility opens, Fisher said dinners will no longer be served in the old social room, however, it will be available for meetings and small gatherings.

Downstairs, Fisher said the company plans to set up a lounge area for firefighters called into standby service by other area fire companies. The lounge will include couches and chairs, coffee maker, TV and other items. The downstairs area will also include offices, garage space and a workout area.

Fisher said the large single pane plate glass windows at the front of the building will be replaced with smaller thermal pane windows that will improve the aesthetics of the building, as well as making it more energy efficient.

The new social room will be ready for use by the end of July, Fisher said, however, the new kitchen isn’t expected to be put in service until later this year. In the meantime, the existing kitchen will be kept functional.