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Council approves $1,800 grant‑writer fee to pursue FEMA radios; officials say additional local match would apply if awarded
Summary
The Stevensville Town Council approved payment to a grant writer to join a multi‑agency FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application for new radios. Council and staff said the town’s share of costs would be small if awarded but figures discussed at the meeting varied.
Stevensville’s Town Council voted to approve payment of a grant‑writing fee to Grandmasters Incorporated so the town can join a multi‑agency federal grant application to replace handheld fire radios.
The council approved spending $1,800 now to cover the grant‑writer fee; councilors were told a small local match would be required if the application is successful. Jeff, a fire‑department representative, told the council the towns and rural fire districts applied together to improve their chances of winning FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds for 27 radios across four…
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