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Strafford County emergency warning center to stay open through April 15; funding confirmed, electricity contract decision pending

2894044 · April 8, 2025
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County staff told commissioners the emergency warning center will remain open at least through April 15 after receiving pledged funding from the state and two cities. Commissioners expect a presentation from USource on an electricity contract on March 16–17 and will decide whether to accept or reject their recommendation.

Strafford County commissioners heard an update March 27 that the county's emergency warning center will remain open at least through April 15 and that pledged funding to cover the current operating plan has been received.

County staff told the commissioners that the state delivered a $100,000 payment and that the cities of Rochester and Dover each contributed $50,000, a combination staff said meets the center's budget for the near term. A staff member said there are…

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