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Council approves package of appropriations including $250,000 for fire overtime and $50,000 for paramedic overtime
Summary
Leominster council approved several appropriations from the stabilization fund—$6,500 for planning interim cover, $250,000 for fire overtime, $50,000 for paramedic overtime, $35,000 for city clerk postage and a $8,004.37 transfer for the city's 250th—after discussion about hiring versus overtime for paramedics.
The Leominster City Council voted Jan. 29 to approve a slate of appropriations and transfers from the stabilization fund to cover immediate staffing and operational needs.
Key votes included:
- C33: $6,500 to the planning department expense account to fund a temporary assistant planning development director (10 weeks, 10 hours/week at $50/hour, no benefits). Subcommittee recommended and the council approved the appropriation by roll call.
- C34: $250,000 to the fire department public safety…
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