Committee approves $78,050 transfer to replace outdated portable fire radios

Apr 14, 2025

The finance committee approved a transfer of $78,050 from school capital outlay to the fire department to replace portable radios that are no longer supported; the chief said the department must move to the P25 standard to qualify for communications grants and to remain interoperable.

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The Holyoke City Finance Committee approved a $78,050 transfer from school capital outlay to the fire department to replace portable radios that the chief said are no longer supported and are incompatible with recommended public-safety radio standards.

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