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Commission approves fire and EMS contract, a countywide salt RFP and permits for local events

Penobscot County Commission · April 15, 2026
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Summary

At its April 15 meeting the commission approved a two‑year fire and EMS contract with the town of Milanet, authorized a 21‑town salt co‑op RFP for about 5,000 tons of salt, granted a one‑year ATV permit on two roads, and approved a June canoe race permit with a $50 fee waiver.

Penobscot County commissioners on April 15 approved a set of local service contracts and permits, including a two‑year agreement for fire and ambulance services with the town of Milanet, authorization to issue a county salt cooperative RFP, and special‑event and recreation permits.

The commission accepted a two‑year contract with Milanet for fire and EMS coverage that will cover eight townships. The EMS contract carried a modest $2,500 increase for the county; the fire services contract was extended without an increase for two years.…

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