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Fairfield Township departments outline cost‑cutting steps and operational changes
Summary
Township department heads reported multiple cost‑saving measures — from cancelling subscriptions and renegotiating service contracts to internalizing maintenance tasks — and administrators said they will pursue additional reviews including health insurance options and potential disposal or sale of an underused fire station.
Department leaders and the administrator used the Aug. 14 meeting to summarize ongoing and proposed cost‑saving actions across township operations.
Police, fire and administrative staff described several measures already implemented or under review to reduce operating costs. Examples discussed included shifting training in‑house, negotiating lower rates for vehicle maintenance and equipment, eliminating or reducing subscriptions and service plans (including a vehicle maintenance…
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