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Board approves public-safety grants, equipment contract and appropriations for schools and court office
Summary
Henry County supervisors approved several appropriations and a contract award Feb. 25, including state fire-aid funds for a volunteer fire truck, a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant and local match for heart monitors, and additional state funds for schools and the clerk’s office.
The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved multiple appropriations and a procurement award Feb. 25 that will fund fire apparatus, medical monitors, a clerical court position and recalculated school funding.
The board voted 6-0 to appropriate $257,251 received from the fiscal-year 2025 Virginia Fire Programs Aid to Localities for the future purchase of a fire truck for the Collins Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Public Safety Director Matt Tatum presented the request and said the Emergency Services Advisory Council recommended acceptance of the funds.
Separately, the board approved acceptance of a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant of $177,876, authorized…
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