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Scotland approves tax abatement for volunteer firefighters and funds gear washer
Summary
The Scotland Board of Selectmen approved a tax-abatement program for volunteer firefighters — eligibility requires responding to 15% of calls and abatements capped at $1,500 — and authorized $12,000 from CNR (leftover FEMA funds) to buy an NFPA/OSHA‑required gear washer and dryer.
At its Feb. 26 meeting the Scotland Board of Selectmen approved a tax-abatement program for members of the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department and authorized purchase of gear-cleaning equipment.
Kevin Ring Sr., a member of the fire department, presented the abatement proposal, saying members who respond to at least 15% of calls would qualify…
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