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Selectmen approve $10,527.84 to repair Ladder 1 after crack and early rust found
Summary
The board voted to expend $10,527.84 from the fire operating budget to repair a cracked rail and address early rust under ladder rungs on Ladder 1, bringing the ladder portion back into service; the department and board discussed longer‑term vehicle replacement options for 2027–2028.
The Swansea Board of Selectmen voted on Nov. 12 to authorize repairs to the town’s Ladder 1 after the fire department reported structural issues with the aerial ladder.
Fire Department representative Eric told the board that pre‑maintenance inspection uncovered a crack in one of the ladder rails and early rust beneath…
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