The project was approved by a 34-7 vote during the special meeting at which taxpayers had the opportunity to vote. Fire officials have said that the project will be funded through existing surplus funds and annual budget allocations and will not increase taxes.
"The building expansion reflects new space needs created by additions in our fleet over the 17 years since the current fire station was built in 1999, and what we anticipate to be changes in the makeup of our firefighting force in the future," said Ted Wagner, chairman of the Plainsboro Board of Fire Commissioners.