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Council approves $1.7 million bond for fire apparatus; fire and EMS staffing, equipment updates reported
Summary
The council adopted bond ordinance 2362-25 to fund a new fire apparatus. Fire officials praised council support, reported heavy call volumes and outlined equipment maintenance needs; the mayor noted delivery of a new vac truck and progress on ambulance coverage.
The Borough of Hawthorne Council adopted bond ordinance 2362-25, appropriating $1.7 million for acquisition of fire department capital equipment, specifically a fire apparatus, and authorizing bonds or notes to finance the purchase.
Motion and vote: Councilmember Bennett moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Leosah seconded. Councilmember Woteki recorded an abstention; all other members voted yes and the motion carried.
Public-safety context: Fire Department leaders told the council the department’s call volume…
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