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Town to draft emergency ordinance after Wells EMS reports payroll shortfall and requests up to $300,000
Summary
At a special Wells Town Council meeting April 30, the Wells Emergency Medical Services board reported a cash shortfall and requested access to up to $300,000 to cover payroll and expenses; council members agreed to place an emergency ordinance on the next meeting agenda rather than vote tonight.
At a special meeting April 30, 2026, a representative of the Wells Emergency Medical Services board told the Wells Town Council the ambulance service faces an immediate cash shortfall and asked the town to authorize access to up to $300,000 to cover payroll and essential expenses.
“We’re in jeopardy of maybe not meeting the next payroll, which is a dangerous situation to be in,” said Brian, a WEMS board representative, summarizing recent payouts and an imminent payroll of about $60,000.
The request matters because…
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