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Council schedules public hearing to authorize up to $2.5M borrowing for fire apparatus; extends Coast Guard docking license
Summary
Council set a public hearing for Oct. 20 to consider bonding up to $2.5 million to secure a long‑lead fire aerial apparatus and approved a temporary extension for a Coast Guard vessel to dock at Prescott Park through Oct. 31, 2025.
The Portsmouth City Council on Oct. 6 voted to schedule a public hearing and consider borrowing authorization of up to $2,500,000 to allow the city to sign a contract for a replacement aerial fire apparatus.
City Manager (staff) said lead times for the specialized apparatus can reach 60 months; signing a contract now would secure Portsmouth’s place in the production line, with…
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