Some residents weren't happy to hear about the million-dollar increase for Dartmouth's police station renovation project.

After being estimated around $7.4-million in July, officials announced earlier this week the project could end up closer to $8.4-million.

During Monday's Select Board meeting, members discussed the increase and possible ways to cut costs.

Board member, Frank Gracie says along the total price, residents have voiced concerns to him over the glass enclosure in front of the building, and he agrees.

Gracie says the glass structure will cost over $100-thousand in building materials alone, which wouldn't be a huge saving but still a move in the right direction.

Officials say the project architect has now been asked to create alternative front designs.

During the meeting, Board members also explained why the Finance Committee chose to include the million dollar increase to the project.

Chairman Shawn McDonald tells WBSM News, after a Town Meeting approval later this month and a town vote in April, the project will need the extra money down the road.

"Already now you're talking six months. So, you're going to have six months of material increase, and generally... building materials do not decrease over a period of time. They increase," McDonald said.

He says after the initial process is done, the building likely won't get started until next summer.

Officials also say the project could still cost less than the estimated $8.4-million dollars, in which case the leftover money would not be used for the police station.

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