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Town says ambulance insurance paid; vehicle at manufacturer for repairs, coverage maintained
Summary
Town Manager Greg told the board the ambulance involved in a recent accident has insurance payment pending repair; the ambulance is at the manufacturer for frame/equipment work and mutual-aid arrangements have kept two ambulances in town for service.
Town Manager Greg told the Board of Selectmen on July 28 that the ambulance damaged in an accident has an insurance payment and has been sent to the manufacturer for inspection and repair. Greg said the town had received payment from the insurer and that the unit had been towed to the manufacturer to verify frame and equipment conditions. "It's still — we're awaiting word from them," he said. He added that the department is using replacement units from neighboring municipalities and that coverage in town has not been affected. Why it matters: maintaining emergency medical service capacity is a core public-safety function. Town officials said two ambulances remained available in town and other communities had offered assistance while the damaged vehicle is out for repair. No financial details about the repair estimate or timetable were provided. Town staff said they would provide updates when the manufacturer reports back on the vehicle repairs.
