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Seymour tables proposed volunteer‑fire department ordinance after lengthy debate over training, membership and terms
Summary
Proposed changes to Seymour's volunteer fire department rules — including requiring affiliation with one of two recognized companies, allowing town employees/nonresidents to join subject to standards, and altering term lengths — were discussed in detail and tabled after the committee voted to defer further action for revision.
A proposed rewrite of Seymour’s volunteer fire department ordinance drew extensive public and commissioner discussion June 23 and was tabled by the ordinance committee for further work.
Brandon and several fire commissioners and members of the public presented suggested revisions that would require active affiliation with one of the town’s two recognized fire companies (Great Hill Hose or Citizens Fire Department), clarify eligibility for non‑resident town employees, and set participation…
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