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Council reviews FY26 budget options, considers bringing ambulance and cross-trained firefighters in-house
Summary
The council reviewed the FY26 municipal budget and discussed a plan to start town-operated EMS and increase fire staffing; staff recommended funding start-up costs from designated funds and projected higher recurring operating expenses.
South Berwick — Town leaders discussed proposed changes to the fiscal year 2026 municipal budget, including a plan to establish a town-run emergency medical services and expanded fire staffing to address rising private-ambulance costs and volunteer staffing concerns.
Manager and department heads presented budget options that assume normal operations would result in a 3.9–4.9% municipal budget increase depending on whether the town draws $900,000 or $1,000,000 from the undesignated fund balance. The council discussed a proposal to create an in-house fire/EMS…
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