Mayor Frank Picozzi told the story of the long path to a new home for city offices Tuesday before he snipped a ribbon celebrating the opening of the Saw Tooth building in Apponaug. The …
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Mayor Frank Picozzi told the story of the long path to a new home for city offices Tuesday before he snipped a ribbon celebrating the opening of the Saw Tooth building in Apponaug. The path started with a burst pipe in the annex building on a frigid January night in 2018. City offices were quickly moved to the vacant Greene and Randall Holden Schools, only to later be relocated to the Buttonwoods Community Center. Meanwhile, AAA Northeast bought the Saw Tooth building, once part of the Apponaug Mill with plans to convert it into a call center and service office. The pandemic prompted a change of plans and hearing of the possibility of office space near City Hall, Picozzi had the Planning Department inquire. Former Principal Planner Lucas Murray (seen above pointing with the mayor) opened talks and spearheaded the interior building design that led to a 15-year lease of the space that more than accommodates – and brings together, finally – municipal employees. Joining the mayor for the ribbon cutting were members of AAA Northeast , the City Council and city employees. The bridge was an addition to the building enabling direct access to the second floor…if you have key card. (Warwick Beacon photos)
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