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Plymouth approves firefighter hire, police and fire contracts, and multiple equipment leases
Summary
Voters approved one additional full‑time firefighter, a three‑year police union contract and a one‑year fire union agreement; the meeting also authorized capital leases for a new fire engine, a tanker, and a replacement ambulance after public discussion of costs and public‑safety needs.
Town meeting voters approved a set of public‑safety measures that together seek to staff and equip Plymouth’s emergency services.
Key outcomes: voters approved funding to hire one additional full‑time Plymouth Fire Rescue employee (Article 13), ratified a three‑year contract with the Plymouth Police Department (Article 14), and approved a one‑year agreement with the Plymouth Professional Firefighters (Article 16). Meeting voters also authorized multi‑year lease payments for a replacement fire engine (Article 21), a new dry‑side tandem‑axle tanker (Article 22) and a replacement ambulance (Article 23).
Why it matters: Select board and presenters said the hires and equipment are intended to respond to rising call volume and to meet industry service and safety standards. Fire Chief Kevin Pierce said Plymouth…
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