LAKEVILLE — Lakeville voters go to the polls today to decide whether the town should build a new fire station with an estimated cost of $21 million.

Voting will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ted Williams Camp at 28 Precinct St.

They will be asked whether to approve a debt exclusion vote to fund a new fire station. A debt exclusion, as opposed to a Proposition 2 ½ override, allows a town to temporarily increase the levy limit without changing the levy limit for future years.

Fire Chief Michael O’Brien has said the current building has outdated conditions that could slow response times and jeopardize public safety.  

The new station would be built near the current police station at 323 Bedford St.

Funding a new station was approved by a wide margin at the Nov. 12 Special Town Meeting. A second affirmative vote today is required for the project to move forward. 

For a homeowner with a house valued at $450,000, the estimated 30-year tax impact will total $5,400, with tax bills increasing from a low of $72 per year to a high of $284.