Work is proceeding apace on Mathews Volunteer Fire Department’s new Station 1, to be located in the former Mathews Boys and Girls Club on Church Street. The front part of the building was nearly completed at the end of March. All electric, HVAC, and plumbing elements were installed, new flooring was in place, all sheetrock was painted, and cabinets, plumbing fixtures and appliances were being installed in the expansive kitchen and restrooms. All this was done in spite of the fact that firefighter Troy Garrett, serving as volunteer project manager, suffered a heart attack in mid-February and had to have several stents put in. He went to the hospital on Saturday and was back at work on Monday. “I feel fine now,” he said, adding with a laugh, “I just need to learn how to take a vacation.” Garrett’s company, Garrett Industries LLC, has done much of the work on the project, including painting, jackhammering, lighting and electrical, but work has also been done by other Mathews contractors, ...