As larger municipalities look to rein in spending, one of the smallest government entities is looking to build. This month, Arkwright appeared ready to move ahead with a new town hall.

“We’re excited. I think it’s good. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Town of Arkwright Supervisor Brian McAvoy. “Nothing should stop us from doing it.”

In the first phase, LaBella will prepare the designs and documents leading up to the bid process for the building itself. If satisfied, the Town will likely come to an agreement with LaBella to manage the bid process, and another phase will pertain to the work itself.

The new Town Hall will be constructed at the same site of the existing Town Hall. The footprint will be slightly larger than the current structure — approximately 2,000-2,500 square feet – to allow for office spaces for the Justice Court and other Town officials, as well as room for record storage and handicap-accessible restrooms.

While all this does sound nice, the big question comes down to this: Is a new town hall a want or a need? Why does a town of less than 1,200 residents need to fortify its existence when larger governments are struggling to make ends meet?

We said this years ago — and believe it still makes sense today. Why not build a combined town hall for Arkwright and Villenova? That could lead to even more partnerships in the future.

Arkwright, however, has bigger plans. No matter how small the town is.