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Towanda’s new fire-district budget raises questions about station, staffing and a proposed mill increase

5598560 · July 29, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners discussed Towanda-area Fire District 11's request for new daytime staffing and a new station and urged the district to pursue a phased plan before a large mill increase.

Will (staff member) presented Fire District 11's preliminary budget request and spoke about the district’s plan to add part-time staff and to build a station. Staff said the district had roughly $400,000 in savings toward a station and that board members had identified a site with low or no land cost.

What commissioners heard: Staff and commissioners discussed cost estimates for a new fire station and found a wide range of possible budgets. One staff estimate, based on an older 2018…

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