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Finance committee approves firefighting staffing transfers, equipment monies and accepts safety grant
Summary
The Holyoke Finance Committee approved transfers to cover firefighter overtime and personnel-line adjustments and accepted a FY2025 firefighter safety equipment grant (round 2); the committee also approved a separate transfer for vehicle repairs and fuel.
The Holyoke Finance Committee on May 12 approved a package of transfers to cover fire department staffing line adjustments, overtime contingencies and equipment needs, and accepted a federal-state grant to buy firefighter safety equipment.
Appropriations the committee approved included: a $27,000 transfer from the firefighter salary account to several overtime accounts (including $20,000 for general overtime, $1,000 for arson overtime and $6,000 for HAZMAT overtime) to ensure funds are available for remaining pay periods and possible investigative needs; a $10,946.34 transfer among fire…
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