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Hooksett reviews $5.24 million Fire & Rescue budget; chief flags staffing and vehicle repairs
Summary
Town Administrator Andre Garen presented a $5,238,414 Fire & Rescue budget — up $109,469 (2.13%) — while Fire Chief David Nado described rising mutual-aid needs, overtime pressures and an unexpected ladder/engine repair that may cost $20,000–$30,000.
Town Administrator Andre Garen opened the department briefing by identifying the presenters and the proposed totals for the Fire & Rescue budget. "My name is Andre Garen, town administrator," he said as he introduced Chief David Nado and Regina Howard and summarized the request: a proposed Fire & Rescue budget of $5,238,414, an increase of $109,469, or about 2.13 percent over the prior year.
The increase reflects personnel and benefits costs, including contract-driven wage changes and health insurance. Garen told the committee the town’s health-care costs have been rising sharply: the most recent increase is 14.5 percent, following double-digit increases in prior years. He said the town will update the budget after a scheduled PrimeX…
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