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Committee approves fire department operating budget amidst debate over charging nonemergency services
Summary
The Budget Review Committee approved the fire departmentoperating budget after members debated whether the department should charge fees for nonemergency work such as lift assists, pond testing and inspections. The committee also adjusted equipment and office-supply lines, increasing the final total.
The Budget Review Committee approved the fire departmentoperating budget after members debated whether the department should charge fees for nonemergency service calls and inspections.
Officials said rising vehicle maintenance, software and medical-supply costs have pushed operating needs higher. Committee members also agreed to shift small line items into equipment and office-supply accounts, which raised the final total for the department's budget.
Why it matters: The committee vote funds core fire and emergency medical services for the coming fiscal year and starts a local discussion about whether the town should recover some costs by billing businesses or private ambulance providers for…
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