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Torrington accepts volunteer fire property and funds; city plans building committee and seeks DECD grant for public safety complex
Summary
Torrington officials said Nov. 5 that volunteer fire departments have transferred property, equipment and funds to the city, and the mayor announced plans to form a building committee and pursue DECD grant funding for a public safety complex.
Representatives of Torrington—s volunteer fire departments reported Nov. 5 that property, vehicles and equipment have been transferred to the city and that the volunteer organizations have turned over funds to support future maintenance and upgrades.
A volunteer representative said the transfers were final and described the outcome as fulfilling the original intent of the volunteer system: to shorten response times in outlying districts by enabling a permanent city career presence. The mayor reported the city already received a…
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